Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1304377

Carolina sphinx
Manduca sexta

Observation date: July 31, 2021
Submitted by: schoppan
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on sidewalk under crabapple tree, but not sure it was associated with the tree. Other trees in area include pine and oak.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 08, 2021
Coordinator notes: AKA Tobacco or Tomato Horned Worm...turns into a grayish/brown colored moth next year, emerged from overwintering pupae. You should be able to find a photo of the adult on the BAMONA website. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Boulder County