Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1119053

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 03, 2017
Submitted by: bsawma
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sitting on my fence next to the post. Appears to be a cocoon behind the post. Has been sitting there for two days.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: June 05, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Niagara County, United States, New York

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