Observation date: May 21, 2023
Submitted by: Pterouras
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The female cecropia moth is a captive individual that the wild male promethea moth mated with on its own. A captive female promethea moth was also very close by, so the wild male was likely overwhelmed by similar pheromones and flew to and mated with the wrong species of moth.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: May 31, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
