Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 983231

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: June 27, 2014
Submitted by: Jean Herlihy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Large 3 1/2 - 4" across. Several fluttering about, others perched with wings up, this one was vibrating and had wings down flat
Status: Resident
Verified by: anthony.thomas
Verified date: June 28, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Cumberland County