Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1062208

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: August 22, 2015
Submitted by: asmav
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar was crossing the White Oak Canyon Trail just above the lower falls area. It was still when we arrived upon it. It was 4-5ins long and almost 3/4 in diameter. The size of a small hotdog.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 24, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Madison County

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