Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 713657

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: May 24, 2012
Submitted by: abeanz21
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Saw this while shopping. Thought at first that it was not real but then it was moving. Never flew away. There are tentacle like appendages sticking out up front. I was not sure if this was another insect or what it was. Very curious to know what kind of butterfly this is. Have never seen one before
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: May 25, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Wayne County