Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1046725

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 05, 2015
Submitted by: LeesaG
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Three moths on the same shrub on a warm 25 degree Celsius day with a 16 km/hr NW wind. Two of the moths appeared joined at the bottom of their abdomen.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: June 05, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario