Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 723871

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: July 06, 2012
Submitted by: curiouspluscamera
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: She had landed on the step leading to our house and appeared to be unable to fly. I placed her on a nearby hydrangea so she wouldn't be stepped on. Within a few minutes she had landed on a windowsill. When I went out with my camera to take photos of her, she was vey busily laying eggs. The photos are not the best because I didn't have the camera on the proper setting. Sorry.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 06, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.