Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1048962

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 17, 2015
Submitted by: DougH
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hot and humid morning, sun/cloud mix. Moth seemed to be resting. Pole that moth is lit on is eight inches in diameter.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: June 18, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky, Hardin County

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