Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 979572

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: June 18, 2014
Submitted by: Connie Chesebrough
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A single moth attached itself to our door screen early in the day. Around 5:30pm a huge number of moths (maybe 50+) began flying around our house and porch. The one on the door is mating as of about 6:45 pm. It is now 8:00 pm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 24, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Hampshire, Grafton County