Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 776151

Ceanothus silkmoth
Hyalophora euryalus

Observation date: April 01, 2013
Submitted by: Alex Sherer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Temperature mid 50s. No wind. Found slowly flapping wings on edge of concrete slab of horse barn. Closest vegetation included lawn, liquidambar tree and low growing cypress bushes.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: April 30, 2013
Coordinator notes: This is the Ceanothis silk moth, not a butterfly. Kelly
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County