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Cecropia Moth

Hyalophora cecropia

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Description:

I saw this guy in the side of a post in town. He's big, his body's about an inch and a half to two inches long. His wing is about the size of the palm of my hand. All brown, brick red, black, and white. His whole body was very furry.

Species ID Suggestions

Cecropia Moth

Hyalophora cecropia

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Gordon Dietzman
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Cecropia moth

Hyalophora cecropia
KarenSaxton
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PublishedMay 21, 2013

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