Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1162523

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 15, 2018
Submitted by: Bill Keenan
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: When we saw it, it seems to be trying to bore into the grass. Either that, or it was stuck and couldn't get untangled from the grass. When I lifted it onto a stick, it flew to the roof of our house.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: June 16, 2018
Coordinator notes: They tend to do that. It looks healthy and OK.
Checklist region(s): Monroe County, United States, New York