Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 988267

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: July 09, 2014
Submitted by: kroharper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: My kids found it in our garage. It is resting on a wire in the corner. It does not move when we get close to it. It has been there for over 5 hours and has not moved. We have lillies, hostas, liatris and other flowers in our front yard right outside the garage.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: July 09, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana, Marion County