Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1326723

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: June 04, 2022
Submitted by: CheddahCurt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was birding and watching a Western Kingbird hawking insects. To my horror and surprise it grabbed this moth. I have been trying to see one of these for a while and would have been nice to observe it. The moth still seemed to be alive and the bird was aggressively shaking it. Forgive me if this sort of submission is not allowed but was a first (and very different) sighting for me.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 05, 2022
Coordinator notes: Always great to document species interactions like this - well done!
Checklist region(s): Canada, Alberta