Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 928904

Cecrops eyed silkmoth
Automeris cecrops

Observation date: September 10, 2013
Date notes: Heavy rain for 10 hours
Submitted by: Kathi Anderson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In town in Silver City, NM, after steady, 10 hour rain. Found on sidewalk under sterile mulberry tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: April 30, 2014
Coordinator notes: Great photo and great find! Thanks for sharing.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Grant County