Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1396189

Titan sphinx
Aellopos titan

Observation date: October 13, 2024
Submitted by: SusanPotomac
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Photo by Lisa Wilcox Deyo
Status: Stray
Verified by: BarbSendelbach
Verified date: October 16, 2024
Coordinator notes: This group of Sphinx are difficult to ID on the wing, Despite not being able to see the distinctive dark spot on the forewing, A. titan is the most widespread and the most likely to stray way up to New Jersey this time of year. Great find! Congrats! B.Sendelbach
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Cape May County