Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1270823

Pandorus Sphinx
Eumorpha pandorus

Observation date: August 19, 2020
Submitted by: Mothmary
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I moved caterpillar from a wicker chair to a safer environment and placed on a fallen limb in forested area. Very STRONG suction when trying to remove. Retracted head when felt threatened. Cloudy, 80°.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 23, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, West Virginia, Morgan County

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