Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1089129

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: July 04, 2016
Submitted by: Hilda Pomeroy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This particular one happened to be deceased. Remote wooded area - very wild Adirondacks and not much foot traffic - with typical old forest growth for the Adirondacks, just south of Lake Sound. Lycopodium everywhere! And many native/wild edibles.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: July 15, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Hamilton County