Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1255920

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: June 24, 2020
Submitted by: Stacy McNulty
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: After the first overnight/soaking rain in some time, found this very wet moth hiding under the deck rail. Many of the outer scales have washed off.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: June 26, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Essex County