Cecropia Moth - Saturnie cécropia

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.