Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1132332

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: August 06, 2017
Submitted by: Vanyen5400
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moth was stuck to a screen. I thought he was dead. Brought it inside. About 20 minutes later started to take a picture and it started fluttering around. Got the picture, took it back outside and set it on a leaf under awning (rainy day). 4 hours late it's still there.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 06, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Warrick County, United States, Indiana