Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 856723

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: May 19, 2013
Date notes: Found cocoon 4/28/13, hatched today 5/19/13
Submitted by: Teri Shrigley
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Cocoon found and hatched in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Cocoon was found amongst leaves being raked. Mostly oak trees in our yard. Cocoon was vibrating, it was amazing to hold.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: May 24, 2013
Coordinator notes: Very nice moth. The Polyphemus is more brown with big eye spots on the hindwing
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Lincoln County