Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 958982

Ceanothus silkmoth
Hyalophora euryalus

Observation date: February 21, 2014
Submitted by: greyraven
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on concrete steps by back entry to cabin. Moth allowed approach and was picked up and relocated to a safer location. Weather has been fair and in 60-70 degree F range during the days for several weeks. The moth did not depart overnight, and it was observed and photographed by four additional individuals on February 22, 2014. The moth went missing sometime later that afternoon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: February 24, 2014
Coordinator notes: You are correct!