Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1213147

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 30, 2019
Date notes: Observed & photographed this BF / Moth while walking after a good rain. (Mokena, IL 60448)
Submitted by: Katewojo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Saw this specimen resting on the branch of an Evergreen after a good rain. It was a cool and cloudy evening with a Temp of appts 75-80 degrees F. The BF was in a resting mode and we could only see the wings in the closed position. The body was smooth & light colored w/ red stripes. There were no flowering plants in the immediate area---but it had just rained (so perhaps sheltering in the evergreen tree). Thank you if making an ID is possible!
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 01, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Will County, Illinois, United States