Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 982652

Columbia silkmoth
Hyalophora columbia

Observation date: June 23, 2014
Submitted by: brandiwinesunshine9
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Photos taken just after sunrise 6/23/14. Moth was very docile; allowed physical contact.
Status: Resident
Verified by: charleseharp
Verified date: June 24, 2014
Coordinator notes: Most consider ours to be subspecies gloveri. Caterpillars feed on chokecherry
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Clear Creek County