Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 24, 2017
Submitted by: julmast
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I have been watching the cocoon since last fall so finding the moth emerged and mating this morning was a real treat.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Howell_Curtis
Verified date: June 24, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Elkhart County, United States, Indiana

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