Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 913043

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: July 28, 2013
Submitted by: Tailgrab
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The caterpillar was on an apple tree, just sitting there. It didn't move the whole time I observed it, other than to "look" at me, which was mildly creepy through my macro lens.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Jim Edsall
Verified date: July 29, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario