Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1046280

Ceanothus silkmoth
Hyalophora euryalus

Observation date: May 20, 2015
Submitted by: Gandolf
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Three or four were spotted in the same area. Have never seen them there before. moth was very docile and did not attempt to fly away. Always saw them during the day. Weather had been fairly warm, sunny in the morning then cloudy with rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon. same pattern for about 6 days.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 02, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia