Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1373588

Pink-spotted hawkmoth
Agrius cingulata

Observation date: October 28, 2023
Submitted by: Sms3ty2ta1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: My dog found at night. He was climbing an iron pole that is holding up morning glory plant. Put him in a jar with holes till I could ID him in morning. Just released him.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 30, 2023
Coordinator notes: Caterpillar uses morning glory as host plant
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Fort Bend County