Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1257169

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 30, 2020
Submitted by: Sensstar15
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found near a tree in a rural town (Tillsonburg Ontario). Moth was sitting on fence near foliage. Temperature is 28 Celsius, feels like 33 with humidity. Squirted liquid from its rear area when we got close to take a picture and accidentally touched its wings. Moth has roughly a 10cm wingspan, with bright red legs and red spots on its body.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 30, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario