Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1266235

One-eyed sphinx
Smerinthus cerisyi

Observation date: August 05, 2020
Submitted by: Rjcarboni
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Located high on the wall near the ceiling in the basement after the door was open. Remain in the same place throughout the entire day, from when I sought at nine in the morning until Posting this late in the evening. It made no attempt to move when I was taking pictures or shining a light on it from up close. Temperature has been in the mid 90s although slightly cooler today. Basement is not air-conditioned but normally slightly cooler than the outside air
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 19, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.

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