Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 543775

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: June 29, 2011
Submitted by: bjmilner
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The female appeared on the deck first thing in the morning and remained throughout the day. The male arrived around 17:00.
Status: Resident
Verified by: anthony.thomas
Verified date: July 07, 2011
Coordinator notes: Very nice. This is about as far north as this species gets in Canada
Checklist region(s): New Brunswick, Canada