Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 901462

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: May 30, 2013
Submitted by: KellyB
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Female was on the screen door for the day, in the afternoon the male joined her. I believe they are mating in the second photograph.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: June 01, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Allegany County