Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1039861

Columbia silkmoth
Hyalophora columbia

Observation date: April 12, 2015
Date notes: Sighting lasted about 16 hours
Submitted by: Maryh228
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were 2 of these large moths on our fence post. They appeared to be attached at the abdomen. One had much larger antennae. We think they were Cecropia moths but on this site there don't seem to be other sightings of that species in New Mexico.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: May 06, 2015
Coordinator notes: Beautiful!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County