Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 710072

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: May 20, 2012
Submitted by: mforken
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This insect remained in the same location for the entire day on 5/20/12. The next morning it had attracted a mate.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: June 12, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Monroe County