Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 977588

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: June 05, 2014
Submitted by: MartinL
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: At window for hours with wings closed until photo taken closeup, then opened wings. Weather was overcast following an overnight of rain. This photo taken next evening.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: December 08, 2014
Coordinator notes: Upon peer review edited to C. promethea female. SG
Checklist region(s): Sullivan County, New York, United States