Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 18, 2017
Submitted by: Alileau
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Breezy and a bit cooler today- high of 74. Moth has stayed on my porch screen all day and into night (currently 10:45 pm 62 degrees and it is still there).
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: June 23, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Sauk County, United States, Wisconsin

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