Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 979238

Columbia silkmoth
Hyalophora columbia

Observation date: June 16, 2014
Date notes: Middle of June in the evening
Submitted by: Jaxonking248
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This insect was the largest moth or butterfly around 3 inch wingspan, and was either dying or had got tampered with. It was trying to fly, but couldn't get fluttering fast enough. It had hair like a moth but looked like a butterfly.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: June 18, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wyoming, Albany County