Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1380636

Glover's Silkmoth
Hyalophora gloveri

Observation date: May 21, 2024
Submitted by: flyinganvil
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In a parking lot in Eureka, Nevada. It initially wasn't moving, but when I put a stick under its feet to move it out of the way of cars, then it held onto the stick and started to slowly flap its wings. Weather was sunny and was warming up after having been cold overnight.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: May 28, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Eureka County