Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 23, 2017
Submitted by: jollygoodyellow
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found under porch light left on overnight. Slowly opening and closing wings as I photographed it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: June 25, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Nova Scotia, Canada

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