Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1084072

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 09, 2016
Submitted by: spowell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Cool, sunny morning. Seemed to be relatively sedate. Moved wings some, but did not fly away when I put my keys near it for scale in a picture.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 09, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Anne Arundel County

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