Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1042405

Columbia silkmoth
Hyalophora columbia

Observation date: May 07, 2015
Submitted by: drycreekschool
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Students found this moth on our school playground. We believe this same moth was on the playground yesterday. Weather was very cool and rainy (45 degrees F) Moth was unable to fly, perhaps because of the cold weather.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: May 11, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wyoming, Converse County