Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1256219

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 26, 2020
Submitted by: Sandy8504
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was 85* in Ft. Wayne, IN. Moth eclosed about 3:30 pm, within the enclosed habitat it's cocoon overwintered in on our deck. A wonderful surprise! It may be a female? Released at 6:00 pm on our maple tree where we originally found it. What a beauty!
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 27, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana, Allen County