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se_eds Millersburg, PA(Zone 6b) Jun 26, 2007

These two moths ( the male has antenna with fringes) have been on the front porch all day. Their legs and claws look like they could inflict a painful bite. They are large - 3-5 inches from top wing to bottom of back wing. Never observed these before. Are they dangerous? Will they bite or pinch?

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Jun 26, 2007

They're Cecropia Moths... the adults don't do anything but breed

http://davesgarden.com/bf/go/40/

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Jun 26, 2007

http://bugguide.net/node/view/4625

There's another page about them

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se_eds Millersburg, PA(Zone 6b) Jun 26, 2007

Thank you claypa, I was concerned that it might pinch of bite. It has strong looking legs and claws. We live next to a farm.

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