Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 901549

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 01, 2013
Submitted by: rvayeti
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found in South Richmond on a bright morning. The moth was injured on the ground but trying to fly. Not sure of the sp. because it is missing the dorsal markings on the rear wings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 01, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Richmond