Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 982443

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 20, 2014
Submitted by: Helen1956
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Clung to railing with wings spread. Did not fly away when got near it. Stayed there for over 7 hours
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: June 24, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Polk County