Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1288831

Ceanothus silkmoth
Hyalophora euryalus

Observation date: April 19, 2021
Submitted by: JamG
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Beautiful and very large wing span with a furry red body. Clung to screen door and didn’t fly away even when disturbed. Temp. Was approximately 58F, mild sunny morning.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: March 17, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, El Dorado County