Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 545606

Modest sphinx
Pachysphinx modesta

Observation date: July 15, 2011
Submitted by: Andromeda2311
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Perching in the wildflowers by the side of Route 100, Vermont. When approached, it stepped right onto my hand and fluttered for about 30 seconds before taking off and flying away. Time: around midday
Status: Resident
Verified by: H.D. McGuinness
Verified date: September 07, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Windsor County, Vermont, United States