Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 708769

Columbia silkmoth
Hyalophora columbia

Observation date: November 12, 2011
Date notes: clear day
Submitted by: Elmer Mudguaard
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: coccoon was found in Lunenburg and I had never seen one like it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: June 12, 2012
Coordinator notes: The red on the outside of the white bands of the wings is similar to a Cecropia. However, the specimen is very red and has a color pattern that matches H. columbia gloveri.
Checklist region(s): Caledonia County, Vermont, United States