Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1159241

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: May 30, 2018
Submitted by: murbear2
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was found on a window screen, on a hot and muggy- near rainy morning. Picked it up with an envelope, it flew & allowed me to pick it up again. Moved it's wings while stationary, and allowed me to put it back where i found it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: May 31, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Waupaca County, United States, Wisconsin