Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1082731

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: August 14, 2015
Submitted by: aivaphoenix
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found at the Indiana State Fairgrounds during hot, sunny weather, near several mature, native trees. The caterpillar was crawling across a road, and picked up to save it from being run over. Two hours after it was found, it began to produce silk to form a cocoon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 30, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana, Marion County

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