Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 961503

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: August 16, 2009
Submitted by: Gretel DeRuiter
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This was spotted outside the Cape May Bird Observatory, Northwood Center, in New Jersey. It was a sunny day and this caterpillar was fairly still.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Will Kerling
Verified date: April 18, 2014
Coordinator notes: Great Image!!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Cape May County