Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1391013

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: August 13, 2024
Submitted by: Emercer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpillar appeared to be crawling around on my rose plant. After some days of heavy rain, the caterpillar showed up on a particularly sunny day, about 80 degrees outside. It appeared to be feeding on something on the stem.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 14, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Onondaga County