Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 901590

Promethea silkmoth
Callosamia promethea

Observation date: May 31, 2013
Date notes: 11:37AM
Submitted by: ildikoVT
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth does have a tare in it's right wing
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: June 03, 2013
Coordinator notes: Tulip tree silkmoth is found further south, also the red coloration of this female is evident of the similar promethea moth (Callosamia promethea).
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Addison County