Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 977340

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 03, 2014
Date notes: First moth observed 6/2 am joined by second for mating 6/3 afternoon
Submitted by: mynclife
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 6/2 am the first moth shown on left in photo observed - pulsing behavior of abdomen. Second moth shown on right of photo appeared 6/3 afternoon. 6/3 6:30 pm est observed two moths mating/connected at abdomens. both almost the size of my hand. appears to be two very large pupae cases in the same tree. have many photos and video.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: June 03, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Davie County