Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1042039

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: May 04, 2015
Submitted by: TravisL98
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The day is humid, cloudy, and 84 degrees F (28C), and the moth has been sitting there for at least an hour slowly opening and closing its wings occasionaly. It is currently still sitting there by the front door, and if it's wing are touched, it reacts minimally.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 04, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, St. Clair County