Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1274258

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: September 05, 2020
Date notes: We found the Caterpillar early September. In a week it turned into a cocoon.
Submitted by: Glasha
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We found a Caterpillar on the wire mesh covering the raised bed for growing zucchinis (in Ottawa). We were amazed by the huge size of the Caterpillar and did some research. In a few days it turned into a brownish grayish cocoon inside the mesh. Since it is late in the summer now, looks like it will spend the winter in our raised bed. Will be checking up on her.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 12, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario