Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1372351

Blinded sphinx
Paonias excaecata

Observation date: September 28, 2023
Submitted by: Varn
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed on domestic apple tree - captured and offered a variety of tree leaves but it continues to eat only leaves from the apple it was collected on. Note also the eggs of a parasite visible on the thorax.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: October 03, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Jefferson County