Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1083376

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 03, 2016
Submitted by: Ndean5950
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth was resting on my neighbors cinder block wall. It's wings were open It fluttered a bit against the wall but didn't fly. This is the first time I or my neighbors have ever seen such a moth. It is beautiful. Weather conditions were 68° with 60% humidity about an hour and a half after dusk.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: June 04, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Herkimer County