Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 542786

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 18, 2011
Date notes: June 2011
Submitted by: R.melochejr
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found this butterfly (or moth) on my lawn, in the sun, in the late morning. He was lethargic and I could get VERY CLOSE to him. He had a large orange and white striped hairy body.(probably 2.25 inches long and as big around as your finger)He climbed onto a stick that I offered and carried him to a tree for protection. He was back on the lawn the next day. That was the last I saw of him.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: July 03, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.