Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 541958

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: June 28, 2011
Submitted by: BeccaJ
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: by the look of its belly, it appeared to still be drying out from emerging from its cocoon. the light breeze was pushing it around as it tried to gets its footing on the porch.
Status: Resident
Verified by: H.D. McGuinness
Verified date: July 25, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Oswego County, New York, United States