Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1113053

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: March 11, 2017
Submitted by: tanksalot
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: LOTS of these at Gonzaga Bay. Seemed to like going north and TOWARD the salt water. When I sprayed one with fresh water (trying to rehydrate it), it "freaked out". No birds seemed interested in this abundant food source. Many dried carcasses on the beach. They were ALL crawling on the sand, nowhere near any plant life.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: April 12, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Mexico, Baja California Norte