Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1375720

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: June 30, 2023
Submitted by: 145967
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I had a captive female, in a cage on the porch. She called in a singular black male of the species! She was out of the cocoon for about three days, and called him in two days in a row. I let him into her cage, they mated, and now I have about 50 cocoons of the species! I will be sure to release a few to replace what I took from nature.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: January 15, 2024
Coordinator notes: Neat!
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Dane County