Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1298821

Blinded sphinx
Paonias excaecata

Observation date: July 05, 2021
Date notes: I believe there was something wrong with the one wing. We also had bad air quality today, high humidity, and high temperatures.
Submitted by: NaeDuttin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found the moth in my basement when going to let dogs out. I Google imaged it and blinded Sphinx moth popped up. It seems at the end of its life cycle and/or because it’s wind looked damaged.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 05, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.