Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1293811

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: June 07, 2021
Submitted by: tirvine2020
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found as a cocoon on an alder on 4/25/21. The cocoon was kept and the adult emerged today, 5/7. It exited through the top of the cocoon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: June 08, 2021
Coordinator notes: Nice photos! JRains
Checklist region(s): United States, Rhode Island, Bristol County