Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1251783

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 05, 2020
Date notes: Overcast morning, warm and humid
Submitted by: County C Studio
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moths are apparently mating. I found them this morning in my backyard about 8:30 am CDT, and as of 6:40 pm they are still there and both are still alive. They are on a maple seedling that is growing below a black walnut tree. Although they occasionally moved wings, legs, etc., they appeared unperturbed, and I was able to get very close to them. Squirrels were also running around the tree, underneath a bird feeder.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: June 05, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Rock County