Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1097237

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: August 18, 2016
Submitted by: Petunia0701
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: found on my deck railing. there are basil plants, tomato plants, and several different annual flowers nearby. The caterpillar did not go on any plants, just walked on the deck rail until it got to dark for me to see it. no signs of it this morning. The orange/red spikes were on his head.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 20, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Pike County