Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1384091

Pandorus Sphinx
Eumorpha pandorus

Observation date: June 26, 2024
Submitted by: Dreissea
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was sitting still on my basement steps (we keep basement door open for dogs). It did not appear injured in any way. I gently guided it into my palm. It vibrated its wings, but did not fly. Once I got it outside, I tried to put it on my hanging houseplant. It then flew off my palm and I think into my evergreen tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: July 08, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nebraska, Jefferson County