Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1229225

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: August 25, 2019
Submitted by: Nick Schimpf
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was found on a flowering crab royalty tree. When it was touched, it elevated its head to expose its green mouthparts. It was about 3 inches long. It didnt move much. Within an hour, it moved about 1cm. It had 7, maybe 8 pairs of legs.
Status: Resident
Verified by: chalicerae
Verified date: July 13, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Manitoba