Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1211795

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 24, 2019
Date notes: There are two pictures to submit. The first one was taken on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 1:56pm. The second picture was taken on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 1:57pm.
Submitted by: franchi70
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth was laying on the ground. There was a stick/twig laying next to it. I believe it might have struck the moth, but I did not see any damage to the moth. I believe the moth was not alive but I am not positive.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 01, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.