Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 706283

Columbia silkmoth
Hyalophora columbia

Observation date: April 28, 2012
Submitted by: A Moffatt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Today it is very chilly. We have had 75 - 80 degree weather, and then yesterday the temperatures dropped to about 50 degrees. He wasn't flying around but laying on the ground not moving much, when we brought him inside, he began to flutter more.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: April 30, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wyoming, Converse County