Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 983683

Tuliptree silkmoth
Callosamia angulifera

Observation date: June 30, 2014
Submitted by: Hotpocket
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Weather: Hot and humid; First seen: 4:30am on 6/30/2014; has stayed in the same spot for more than 12hours (does not move even when opening and closing sliding glass door); Behavior: keeps wings closed unless touched or something gets close to it
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: July 09, 2014
Coordinator notes: The specimen is a female.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Frederick County