Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1262126

Blinded sphinx
Paonias excaecata

Observation date: July 21, 2020
Submitted by: geomichele
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was just after a rain storm and two of these guys were in the dry under the porch, I've never seen anything like them.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 27, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Otero County

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