Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 902733

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: June 09, 2013
Submitted by: djc5656
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was on my screen door. My daughter saw it on Saturday evening and it was still there Sunday morning.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: June 11, 2013
Coordinator notes: Not a cecropia, but a female promethea moth (Callosamia promethea).
Checklist region(s): United States, Rhode Island, Kent County