Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 977641

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 06, 2014
Submitted by: CelestiHel
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This male was found at the edge of my walkway this morning clinging to the grass in the rain. I moved it gently to my covered porch. I assume it's dying but I didn't touch the wings just in case. If it is dead when I come home, I'll likely preserve it, it's a beautiful specimen.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: June 27, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Chittenden County