Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1045287

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: May 27, 2015
Date notes: I first noticed her on the 25th or 26th.
Submitted by: jmhuyett
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: She seems to have deposited some eggs on my window screen.(first picture) She didn't move much, then she began to press her wings against the screen, lift them and do it again. She is now laying on the floor of the porch. (second picture)
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 27, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Centre County