Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1380855

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: May 29, 2024
Date notes: Had stormed for 2 days with rain threatening again at sighting
Submitted by: FrontRoyalVA
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Tulip Poplar may be located roughly 1/2 mile - 1 mile away. Two fruit-bearing cherry trees are next to where this moth was found. It had stormed heavily over the past 2 days. It was threatening to storm again when this moth was seen drying out on the cement driveway.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 02, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Warren County