Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1324029

Carolina sphinx
Manduca sexta

Observation date: May 11, 2022
Submitted by: Monarchs_and_Friends
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found this moth while doing my evening watering of my milkweed plants. I would love to know the exact variety.
Status: Resident
Verified by: ishaan2009
Verified date: May 14, 2022
Coordinator notes: Beautiful Carolina Sphinx! Larvae feed on nightshade or tomato. -Ishaan
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County