Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1242784

Obscure sphinx
Erinnyis obscura

Observation date: February 20, 2020
Submitted by: tirvine2020
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was found near a light that was left on over night. When the moth flew off, I saw that the hindwing was a scarlet red.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: February 20, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Manatee County

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