Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1042989

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: May 11, 2015
Date notes: Found it on a spirea plant close to what we believe to be a cocoon.
Submitted by: preisi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It's been cool out. Was only 30 degrees this mornig, but about 65 today. Insect was noticed on a spirea plant in our back yard. It is rather large-about 3.5 inches long and wing span appears to be about 5 inches.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 12, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Montana, Yellowstone County