Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1204814

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: May 11, 2019
Submitted by: EileenR
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed on a lilac bush in the front yard. Appeared to be quivering. Later behavior sluggish. At times wings folded. We put it on the porch to photograph. It is still there.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 13, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.