Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1049298

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 20, 2015
Submitted by: KayJack
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found this caterpillar after a soaking rain in my perennial garden. Nearby plants are echinacea, hosta and aruncus. Im not sure how I would go about "raising" it to butterfly stage but thought it was such a beautiful, colorful caterpillar.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 20, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Butler County

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