Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 901480

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: May 30, 2013
Submitted by: jccooke
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Single Animal that stayed on plant, our close observation did not seem to disturb it. About 24 hours later we found a second one and they appeared to be mating. Interested to know if it is a moth and get an ID. Weather is warm in the 80's with a breeze
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: May 31, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Erie County