Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1243083

Ceanothus silkmoth
Hyalophora euryalus

Observation date: February 29, 2020
Submitted by: LSordelet
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very large male moth. Reddish brown with white spots on upper wings and white stripes on lower wings. About 3.5inches wide (wing tip to wing tip) Legs easily wrapped around my finger. Moth was resting on wood until found, then vibrated it' wings once held. Our habitat: oak/sycamore forest, creek willows, creek, farmland.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: mcduck
Verified date: October 28, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.