Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1040542

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: April 21, 2015
Submitted by: jonnamdavis
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I noticed this moth on the siding of my home. It looked as if it were laying eggs and had been within inches of the same location all morning. There were white or cream colored egg looking things all in the area it had been, as seen in the picture.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: April 21, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Matagorda County, Texas

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