Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1270675

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: August 04, 2020
Submitted by: KellyFregin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Appeared to be looking for a place to cocoon. Was not on any trees or leaves. Was in our fire pit that had sticks in it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: August 23, 2020
Coordinator notes: Appears mature and probably was seeking a pupation site, as you say. They spin a cocoon in a tree or bush, not in the ground or, in this case, a fire pit. Hopefully was just passing through.
Checklist region(s): Oswego County, New York, United States