Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1329636

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 20, 2022
Submitted by: Julia0316
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was dying on pachysandra. Barely fluttering. 51/2" wing span. It was later found on carport floor still barely alive. My location is NOT NY it is on Lake Glenville, NC, USA western NC near Cashiers NC
Status: Resident
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: June 26, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.