Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1227119

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: July 07, 2018
Submitted by: lindasbutterflies
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In mixed, mostly deciduous, mature forest. I believe the cocoon was on Spicebush, but I'm not certain.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 20, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, Windham County

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