Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 917424

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: August 20, 2013
Submitted by: Strongs
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Callao, Macon County, MO (N. Central MO). about 4 inches long, crawling in grass, close to a broccoli plant, 85 degrees. I want to know what it is but think it must be in the silkmoth family.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: August 21, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, Macon County