Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 706024

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: April 25, 2012
Submitted by: oneibarber
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny and hot. First sighted around 10:AM resting in the shade on the brick wall. Later observed it on the ground and when it was in the sun it flapped its wings but did not fly, as though it was in distress. When I moved so it was in the shade, it quieted down and as soon as I moved and it was in the sun, it appeared distressed again. An hour or so later it was gone.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: June 12, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nebraska, Lancaster County