Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 613501

One-eyed sphinx
Smerinthus cerisyi

Observation date: August 30, 2011
Submitted by: Laure R
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I thought this was a leaf on the Naked Lady lily (Amaryllis belladonna) and was just about to brush it off the flower when I realized it was two moths mating. I found them about 8:00 a.m. and they were still together when I went to bed after 9:00 p.m. They were gone in the morning.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: September 08, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Sacramento County, California, United States

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