Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: July 11, 2024
Submitted by: Kak0402
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found this little guy on my deck struggling kept it safe overnight, but was barely alive in the morning and then passed away.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: July 13, 2024
Coordinator notes: They do not feed and live only a short while. This is a female and it appears she has no eggs in her abdomen so has done her reproductive duty and expired.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Orange County