Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1301339

Carolina sphinx
Manduca sexta

Observation date: July 18, 2021
Submitted by: Freakytrish
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Unfortunately, I think something tried to take a bite out of its rear end because it’s oozing green liquid and looks a bit smashed. I found it laying upside down covered with ants about 15 feet away from my vegetable garden.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mark Wheeler
Verified date: July 20, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo County