Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1045240

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: May 26, 2015
Submitted by: marty olejnik
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 74 degrees......calm sunny day.slowly spreading and closing wings.On a fence of my dog cage, appears to be a cocoon of another one not hatched yet. It is sitting right next to it. Never seen one like it in this area, Hamburg NY 14075
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: May 26, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Erie County