Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1254614

Columbia silkmoth
Hyalophora columbia

Observation date: June 19, 2020
Submitted by: FionaB
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was unsure what type of moth this might be because of the striped body... I didn't see that in the photos of the Polyphemus moth. Cat included for scale.. .also because she would not stop staring at it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: February 16, 2021
Coordinator notes: Love the cat.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Piscataquis County

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