Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1112570

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: February 28, 2017
Submitted by: JAKeverline
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Cecropia usually emerge around mid March here in Central Texas. With the unusually warm weather, they are out 2 weeks ahead of schedule this year. This female was found freshly eclosed in a Mexican plum tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 24, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Travis County, United States, Texas

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