Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1291909

Glover's Silkmoth
Hyalophora gloveri

Observation date: May 27, 2021
Date notes: We observed a caterpillar Aug 8, 2020 that was cocooning up. The cocoon is still intact May 27, 2021
Submitted by: EdAbbey
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was found on a young ponderosa pine that is not native to the area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: May 30, 2021
Coordinator notes: I lean toward Hyalophora gloveri. The "comma" on H. euryalus typically (but not always) extends closer to the PM line. Geography prefers H. gloveri over H. columbia (per BugGuide), however close enough that I can't rule out H. columbia.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Saskatchewan