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Cecropia Moth - Saturnie cécropia
Hyalophora cercropia
43.5486, -79.6264
Field Notes
Description:
Family: Saturnidae also known as the Giant silk moth family
Forewings have blue cresent set in black eyespot near tip.
Wings have white reddish, and tan bands; large crescents ringed in black.
Wingspan 11-15cm
Habitat:
Range: Eastern Alberta south to eastern Texas and east to Prince Edward Island and central Florida.
Cecropia moths live in or near hardwood forests.
Notes:
Reference: Evans, Arthur V. Field Guide to Insects and Spiders of North America. New York: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2008.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 7, 2011
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