Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Glover's Silkmoth
Hyalophora gloveri

Observation date: August 20, 2016
Date notes: late August 2016
Submitted by: Utah Moth man
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Two Saturniid caterpillars collected on ornamental choke cherry trees. Caterpillars pupated within 24hrs of being given to me, before I could take photos. Maintained pupae overwinter. Two males emerged in early June and were released at site of original collection.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: February 05, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Utah, Summit County