Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1277482

Blinded sphinx
Paonias excaecata

Observation date: October 14, 2020
Submitted by: AHD89
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, in the mid 70’s, sluggish and still until gently moved from current location on the driveway into grass nearby, it lashed back and forth and squirmed, after awhile it did latch onto the stick and calmed down.
Status: Resident
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: June 15, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky, Boone County