Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1209107

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: June 08, 2019
Submitted by: Neetsie1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm, sunny, windy day. Saw it fly into a bush about 2 feet off the ground. Could not get a picture of it in flight. Tucked in. Took 2 pictures. Did not want to disturb it so I did not see more than it with its wings closed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 10, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Delaware, New Castle County