Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 745502

Pink-spotted hawkmoth
Agrius cingulata

Observation date: October 11, 2012
Submitted by: lisaclee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Spotted the moth on the ground outside of Wallops Flight Facility badging office Wallops Island, VA. The moth was on the ground, still alive, but not moving much. The weather was in the 50 degree range that day. There was another moth of exact same type two feet away, also on the ground and not moving very much.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: October 12, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Accomack County