Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1205782

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: May 21, 2019
Submitted by: Davidmrohde
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I think these are two chrysalides on a sassafras tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 26, 2020
Coordinator notes: I am nearly certain that this is the cocoon of C. promethea, the Promethea Moth; sassafras is a common host plant, too.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, Fairfield County