Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 544005

Columbia silkmoth
Hyalophora columbia

Observation date: July 08, 2011
Submitted by: crysanthala
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was spotted in a pine tree in out backyard in Cedar City, Utah. Early that morning there had been a thunder storm with rain coming down for almost an hour. The picture with wings spread was taken at about 9:30 in the morning and the other picture at around 3:00 in the afternoon. The moth stayed all day and was still here at 11:30pm, but was gone by the next morning.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ranger Steve Mueller
Verified date: August 14, 2011
Coordinator notes: Hyalophora columbia gloveri
Checklist region(s): Iron County, Utah, United States