Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 726870

Tuliptree silkmoth
Callosamia angulifera

Observation date: July 14, 2012
Submitted by: Crimsonbluewolf
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very docile. I found her laying in a puddle of water at work around 6:30am on July 14th 2012. The temperature was about mid 60 degrees (F). Her wings were wet and she was unable to fly away for several hours. Her main colors were brown, orange, black, and white. She was as big as my hand when her wings laid flat, approx. 4-6 inches across.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 14, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, West Virginia, Raleigh County