Cecropia Moth with Cocoon - Hyalophora cecropia

I assume the moth emerged from the cocoon, but can't tell for sure because I couldn't see if the cocoon had split open.

I don't know what kind of tree/shrub this moth was on. There was a mating pair nearby.

Habitat: Vegetation along the Maine coast; They were in a garden next to a construction site.

comments (4)

Patomarazul

Lion

Nice to see these big guys in your area, isn't? :-) Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Yes! I rarely see large moths, so this was really awesome for me! Posted 6 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

This is such an awesome moth! Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! It was a first for me! I was so excited that it was hard to keep the camera steady, haha. Posted 6 years ago

The Cecropia Moth

The Cecropia Moth is North America's largest native moth. It is a member of the Saturniidae family, or giant silk moths. Females with a wingspan of six inches or more have been documented. It is found as far west as the Rocky Mountains and north into the majority of Canadian provinces. The larvae of these moths are most commonly found on maple trees, but they have been known to feed on cherry and birch trees among many others.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young