Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1310315

Five-spotted hawkmoth
Manduca quinquemaculata

Observation date: August 21, 2021
Submitted by: dsmeal
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: numerous smaller sphinx moths were abundant and feeding on wild four o'clock (Mirabilis multiflora) nectar; this particular moth stood out as it was much larger
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 21, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Roosevelt County