Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1247849

Ceanothus silkmoth
Hyalophora euryalus

Observation date: May 08, 2020
Submitted by: Hues2020
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I see the antenna are feathery which leads me to believe it's a moth. Very large body, and wings. I put a ruler alongside and width of partially opened wings is almost 5 inches viewed from the top while attached to wall, and height is about 3 inches head to toe. Large chubby body, not seen much in photos. On a stucco wall in shady quiet corridor of building. outside temp is about 70 degrees.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: mcduck
Verified date: October 27, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.