Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1121662

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 20, 2017
Date notes: Children found it on the playground while playing at a daycare center.
Submitted by: Kynajohnson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Wings were damaged. Sunny outside by a Maple Tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 21, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Maryland, United States

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