Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

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  Sighting 1119990

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 10, 2017
Submitted by: Caustin@ppi.ca
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was sitting on a branch of a bush. It's wings looked like the head of a snake.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: June 12, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Ontario, Canada

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