Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1295955

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: June 16, 2021
Submitted by: Dianegrube44
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on dahlia plant in greenhouse
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 25, 2022
Coordinator notes: Just because of where you are, I suspect this is C. promethea and not H. euryalus, as you suggest. The latter is found on the west coast only, and of course it's possible that one hitched a ride on some dahlias. But I think this is C. promethea.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Windsor County