Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 718642

Columbia silkmoth
Hyalophora columbia

Observation date: June 16, 2012
Submitted by: plourdet
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We found it in the River Wilderness Park on the Oldman River near Fort Macleod, Alberta. It was laying on the walking path upside down with noticeable damage to one wing. It was still alive and died 2 days later. We had fun searching for it's species and origin as we had never seen this kind before.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 19, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Alberta