Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 743260

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 04, 2011
Submitted by: akahearoltz
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: My family and I saw this moth at Wild River State Park. It had just came out of it's cocoon and was flapping it's wings to attract a mate. That was the only day it was available to see at the park because it was released the same day. It was neat because the moth would simply walk from hand to hand and many kids got to hold it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: September 18, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Chisago County, Minnesota, United States