Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1158011

One-eyed sphinx
Smerinthus cerisyi

Observation date: May 17, 2018
Submitted by: Babs Maloney
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was on the ground in an area that is mostly dirt with a few tufts of grass and weeds. It was in a sunny spot that had a few bars of shade from emerging fiddlehead ferns. It appeared to be resting, and spreading its wings as if to dry them, perhaps.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 23, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Snohomish County, United States, Washington