Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1025253

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: May 29, 1980
Date notes: A cocoon was found attached to a young wild black cherry tree in winter. The moth emerged 5/29/80.
Submitted by: Indy Entomologist
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A cocoon was found attached to a small wild black cherry tree during the winter about four feet above the ground.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: January 30, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana, Marshall County