Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1046382

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 02, 2015
Submitted by: violinbookworm
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was on the ground in a parking lot very still. It opened its wings once in the 10 minutes I watched it. The wind blew its wings side to side but it didn't move and let me get very close to take pictures with out moving.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: June 02, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Ramsey County