Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1293889

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 08, 2021
Submitted by: jgapinski
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This was spotted on the side of a house flapping slowly on a sunny day in the shade. I took a few pictures and a video. Some searching makes me think it is the Hyalophora euryalus Boisduval, but that is only supposed to be in the Pacific NW? This was in Thiensville, WI, outside of Milwaukee.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: June 09, 2021
Coordinator notes: You may want to compare images on Bugguide.net and MPG (http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/) to see the differences between the two Hyalophora species.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Ozaukee County