Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1213796

Glover's Silkmoth
Hyalophora gloveri

Observation date: June 30, 2019
Submitted by: mriegner
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Weather: no wind, about 72 degrees. Location in Ponderosa pine forest. Female moth landed on screen door, attracted to outdoor lighting. Gently vibrated abdomen and wings. After about 20 minutes, flew to back of wooden chair and began to lay eggs. After 10 minutes, 7 eggs had been laid and female then flew off.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: August 15, 2019
Coordinator notes: It is my understanding from the latest research that columbia is much further north in range
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Yavapai County