Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1082833

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: May 29, 2016
Submitted by: ssommers
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 85 degrees, sunny and breezy. Moth was located on the trunk of a River Birch tree and the cocoon was present on the ground at the base of the tree. The moth remained in this spot the entire day and was gone by the following morning.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 31, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Lake County