Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 535664

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: May 31, 2011
Submitted by: jwfortin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: at this time there were two egg masses. Later the male came by and they amplexed, or wehatever you call it with moths, and several new egg masses were laid on my exterior door.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 01, 2011
Coordinator notes: Larva feeds on many plants, including apple, ashes, basswood, birches, cherries, lilac, maples, sassafras, spicebush, sweet gum, and tulip trees.
Checklist region(s): Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States