Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1102708

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: September 16, 2016
Submitted by: julmast
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found this strange pod plastered on the side of my outdoor arbor. I checked the internet for images of large brown moth cocoons and found pictures similar to this. I thought perhaps it could be counted if it is a Cercropia moth cocoon ready to overwinter.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 16, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana, Elkhart County

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