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Cecropia Moth

Hyalophora cecropia

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Field Notes

Description:

wide wing span of near 5 inches from tip to tip. I think it belongs to the silkmoth family but I am not sure.

Habitat:

Woods of pine trees, oaks

Species ID Suggestions

Cecropia silkmoth

Hyalophora cecropia

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PublishedApril 19, 2016

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