Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1332635

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: July 09, 2022
Submitted by: Rookeo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen just outside horse barn in northern NY. Seen on a common wave petunia, seemed almost as if it’s wings were drying out. Moth was moving wings very slowly, and body was contracting/releasing as caterpillars do when they go between instars.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: July 14, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Saratoga County