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Cecropia Moth

Hyalophora cecropia

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.

2 Species ID Suggestions

Cecropia Moth
Hyalophora cecropia Cecropia Silkmoth
KarenSaxton
KarenSaxton 10 years ago
Cecropia moth
Hyalophora cecropia


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1 Comment

Mona Pirih
Mona Pirih 10 years ago

Gorgeous..

Insane Wanderers
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Insane Wanderers

Virginia, USA

Spotted on May 21, 2013
Submitted on May 21, 2013

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