Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1215376

Glover's Silkmoth
Hyalophora gloveri

Observation date: July 06, 2019
Submitted by: maddogaboo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was caught between the screen and the sliding glass door. It was attracted by the lights from the house the night before. We found it in the morning and put it in the sunlight to warm up. After about 3-4 minutes it flew away. Weather was clear and sunny with the night time temperature at about 47 degrees.
Status: Resident
Verified by: ishaan2009
Verified date: October 16, 2021
Coordinator notes: Hyalophora columbia subspecies gloveri
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mono County