Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1103624

Zephyr eyed silkmoth
Automeris zephyria

Observation date: September 17, 2016
Submitted by: doberheu
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The host plant is skunkbush sumac and the bushes were covered in these caterpillars. Weather is nice, clear, and temperate. High was in the mid 70's, lows were about 50 degrees. Altitude between 6,000' to 7,000'.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 09, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Lincoln County