Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1400629

Cecropia silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia

Observation date: April 23, 2025
Date notes: We observed the moths starting at 8:15 am when first seen to 9:00pm
Submitted by: Odessad2016
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny and breezy morning we saw 2 cecropia moths on a large forsythia bush. The male left midday, where as the female was observed throughout the day until last check at 9pm. I’ve tried attaching photos of both but not sure if it is working.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: April 25, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, King William County