Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1134622

Tersa Sphinx
Xylophanes tersa

Observation date: August 15, 2017
Date notes: Found dead but have seen some flying around in past 2 days.
Submitted by: MrB
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Does not fly like normal moths. Hovers more moving about with head up and tail toward ground.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: August 15, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Baldwin County, United States, Alabama