Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1123034

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 29, 2017
Submitted by: TizzNap
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I noticed it has been hanging around here on the side of this building since 8:30am. Not sure if it's injured, but it has moved a little. Weather is 80 degrees. Slight breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 29, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Cook County, United States, Illinois

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