Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1170838

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: July 17, 2018
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Large sphinx moth observed flying hummingbird-like from blossom to blossom and nectaring at three ornamental Mojave Sage plants in a backyard mid-morning.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 21, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County