Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1059166

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: July 31, 2015
Submitted by: George Christoff
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm, sunny morning, 27C (80.6F), 64% relative humidity, wind W @ 15km/h, barometer 101.35kPa Pruning a small, bushy tree. Caterpillar holding tightly to small branch near base of tree. Did not move when lightly touched.
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 05, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario