Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1135561

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: August 19, 2017
Submitted by: Tyoder
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On our deck stairs... We are in the woods, lots of hickory, black cherry trees. Has stayed on this spot where there is a lot of dark "stuff". Which the caterpillar seems to be eating.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 19, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Tipton County, United States, Indiana

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