Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1207453

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: May 31, 2019
Date notes: This is still on our front porch as of this posting (06/01). My Wife would like to know what this is.
Submitted by: curious06012019
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Noticed this on our front porch on 05/31. It is still there as of 06/01 at 4:40 PM. It is alive but shows no inclination for moving on. Never seen anything like it, my Wife would like to know.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: June 02, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Wilson County, Kansas, United States