Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1380554

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: May 24, 2024
Submitted by: Garden nanny
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny morning. I brought White Guara from my house in Greene county (after buying from a nursery and storing at my house for 4 days) Caterpillar was feeding on the plant as soon as I set it out in its place to plant, I saw it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ozark_Bill
Verified date: May 28, 2024
Coordinator notes: An in-focus photograph would be preferred, but this species is easy enough to identify with what was submitted.
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, Christian County