Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 18, 2020
Date notes: Close to the back door with lunar moths and other moths
Submitted by: Liluandyou
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found resting with wings up, with stimulation moves wings very slowly up and down, is not flying. Cutest chubby thing with stripes and beautiful fuzz
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: June 18, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): New Brunswick, Canada

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