Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 982312

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 21, 2014
Submitted by: Brigid Sullivan
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Partly sunny, 65 degrees, breezy. Mating pair stayed entwined for more than 30 minutes of our observation. Clinging to plant about 12" above the ground.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: June 22, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Windsor County