Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 714911

Columbia silkmoth
Hyalophora columbia

Observation date: June 02, 2012
Date notes: Went into basement to find and huge moth. About the size of my hand.
Submitted by: amazingclrbear
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It loved the light ....... It was not that scared of people. No one has seen anything like it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 04, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Alberta

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