Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1084045

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 08, 2016
Submitted by: Corgi Girl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We saw this beautiful moth on our porch - the temperature was a cool and there was low humidity. We think it had just recently come out of its cocoon because it was slowly flapping its wings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 08, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Chesterfield County