Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1004445

Columbia silkmoth
Hyalophora columbia

Observation date: September 01, 2014
Submitted by: JSpringer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Host plant was Ceanothus fendleri. In suburban backyard in Flagstaff. Yard contains primarily ponderosa pine trees with an understory of native grasses and wildflowers. Weather was very sunny and warm with no breeze. Caterpillar remained frozen on branch for a few minutes and only moved slightly.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 08, 2014
Coordinator notes: Hyalophora columbia gloveri
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Coconino County