Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1399305

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: March 14, 2025
Submitted by: Amcenhill
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Cocoon found on red twig dogwood stem
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: March 14, 2025
Coordinator notes: I'm pretty sure you're correct about this; it matches several examples I've seen myself (there are more in Google Images from reliable sources).
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Dutchess County

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