Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1267005

Blinded sphinx
Paonias excaecata

Observation date: August 07, 2020
Submitted by: troberts966
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar froze into a J shape when the branch it was on was disturbed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 25, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Geauga County

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