Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 958244

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: February 08, 2014
Date notes: cocoon found
Submitted by: diannetaylor
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found the cocoon at a local bank, when trying to find Antheraea polyphemus cocoons. Found on a Birch tree right beside the drive through.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: February 14, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Newport News