Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1299995

Walnut sphinx
Amorpha juglandis

Observation date: July 11, 2021
Submitted by: Missadventur
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moth was hidden on long St. Augustine grass in a residential backyard when it moved as I was cutting the grass. It then jumped to the porch steps where it remained. Humid afternoon following several days of rain. Backyard has large gardens of wildflowers including zinnias.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 25, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Bexar County