Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1190542

Carolina sphinx
Manduca sexta

Observation date: October 05, 2018
Date notes: On Eggplant; will not raise this to adult stage; Is this a silkworm?
Submitted by: Peruse
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This is on an eggplant. It is 2 1/2 inches long and 1/2" high in the middle (the skinniest part);
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: February 22, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Alameda County