Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1425033

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 14, 2026
Submitted by: Eyeceylilypeke
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, warm day, mid morning. It was under our camper near our stairs. It was clinging to the leaf like it was hungry.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: June 15, 2026
Coordinator notes: Just clinging. They do not have mouthparts so do not eat or drink.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Oxford County