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Cecropia Moth

Hyalophora cecropia

Spotting Image 1

Description:

cecropia moth

Notes:

As many helped in identifying this beauty, I have updated to reflect this. Thanks guys and gals for all your input. Not sure what moth this is, any assistance will be appreciated.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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antimatterhands
antimatterhands 12 years ago
cecropia moth
Hyalophora cecropia Hyalophora cecropia


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5 Comments

Noah Ranger
alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Cecropia Moth is correct!

Noah Ranger
Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 12 years ago

I believe Hyalophora cecropia is another name for Robin moth, also known as Cecropia moth, as Eric suggested for an ID.

SusanGallion
SusanGallion 12 years ago

This 'critter' was a little over 4 inches long. Is it a Robin Moth?

Noah Ranger
alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

A real Beauty, so rich in color!

C.Sydes
C.Sydes 12 years ago

What a handsome critter, can you give us an indication of the size

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SusanGallion
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SusanGallion

McGehee, Arkansas, USA

Spotted on Sep 1, 2012
Submitted on Sep 1, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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