Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 758393

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: June 08, 2012
Submitted by: LinCepek
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I waited all winter for these moths to eclose after my son discovered them in the fall (2011) and was fortunate enough to catch them emerging in late spring. All were males- 5 total.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: December 13, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Ashtabula County