Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1382643

Big poplar sphinx
Pachysphinx occidentalis

Observation date: June 16, 2024
Submitted by: Ptabet
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was on our backyard on the lawn. It seemed to be struggling a bit flapping its wings. We moved it to tall grass in our side garden because the stellar jays were about to attack it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: June 17, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Washoe County