Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 719475

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 26, 2012
Submitted by: fairasastar
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This guy was really small. I would say about a quart of an inch or so. One of my 2 year old twins brought it to me. I tried doing a search but I couldn't figure out what kind he is. I am thinking maybe his color and appearance changes a bit as he grows and gets older?
Status: Resident
Verified by: Noel Mac Neil
Verified date: January 01, 2014
Coordinator notes: 2nd instar of Hylaphora cecropia. 1st instar start out black.
Checklist region(s): Huron County, Michigan, United States