Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1045842

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: May 30, 2015
Submitted by: Theresa Stefanick
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was sitting on this window at my hotel in Breezewood, PA early this morning. After going sightseeing for several hours and coming back mid afternoon, it is still in the exact same spot.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: May 30, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Bedford County

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