Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1022834

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: March 14, 1979
Date notes: This is the date the cocoon was found. The moth emerged 3 months later in June.
Submitted by: Indy Entomologist
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The cocoon was found hanging on a small wild black cherry tree when its leaves had not yet formed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: January 27, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana, Pulaski County