Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 718466

Big poplar sphinx
Pachysphinx occidentalis

Observation date: June 16, 2012
Submitted by: drosbeck
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I saw this moth midday on the side of a gas tank in Minocqua, Wisconsin. The moth was friendly and rather large. I don't know what it is and am interested in finding out what the name of this intriguing moth is.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: June 21, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Oneida County