Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 854252

Ceanothus silkmoth
Hyalophora euryalus

Observation date: April 18, 2013
Submitted by: K-School Kids
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We found the moth outside on a wall at our elementary school and used it as a learning opportunity! It was a clear day with average temperature for our area at this time of year, around 50*F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: April 30, 2013
Coordinator notes: This is the Ceanothus silk moth. It doesn't go much further north in Oregon than this, and is fairly much a coast range moth here. Nice photos! Kelly
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Curry County