Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1275441

Carolina sphinx
Manduca sexta

Observation date: September 21, 2020
Submitted by: Dyan F
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I startled it around 10:15 PM when I turned the patio lights on and it buzzed my head. It looked frantic and finally landed on the concrete patio floor. Lighting isn't good so I apologize for the not so great photo. It's still there as of this writing at 12:05 AM. It is a warm 85 degrees in Phoenix, Arizona tonight, on par for the season. It appears to be 2 1/2 to 3 inches in length using my index finger as a guide, up close and personal, not sure on the width. It appears very furry with a nose pointing down looking the Concorde plane.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: November 17, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Maricopa County