Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1081616

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: May 19, 2016
Submitted by: NinnyPooh99
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Early morning (7:15am), Moth was on the ground completely still (almost thought it was dead) so I got a little closer to the moth and it fluttered its wings a little so I took the picture and left it alone. It was a little rainy outside (light drizzle).
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 24, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oklahoma, Osage County