Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 901981

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 03, 2013
Submitted by: tbennie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth has been on the bricks of my house for 2 days now & has not left. It appears alive, as it moves its wings & body every once in a while. I have never seen anything like this before, as it is quite large.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Jim Edsall
Verified date: June 04, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario