Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 01, 2018
Submitted by: trever
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: June 06, 2018
Coordinator notes: The specimen seen here has the red-and-white abdomen and the large false eyespots of the Cecropia Moth, while Promethea Moths have brown abdomens and smaller eyespots.
Checklist region(s): Marathon County, United States, Wisconsin