Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 713633

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: May 24, 2012
Submitted by: lacie@29
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: If you look closely there are two of these, they appear to be mating. they appear to have thick orange coated legs. bodies are very large and have multiple ring patterns. i do not know what it is. we are curious if anybody can help identify these! they are on a birdhouse in our backyard.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: June 12, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Madison County