Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1119517

Glover's Silkmoth
Hyalophora gloveri

Observation date: June 08, 2017
Submitted by: Bootypower
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found this North American horned moth clinging to our deck during a wind storm. I gave it shelter in a nearby potting shed bucket, hoping it would be safe from predators. This is the largest moth I've ever seen... might be carrying eggs?
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: February 06, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Humboldt County