The largest moth in North America which has a wingspan of up to 6 inches.
by Kell Jul 24, 2006 9:42 PM
Just emerged from her cocoon, this female only has 2 weeks to live during which she will mate and lay eggs.
by Kell Jul 24, 2006 9:46 PM
by Dea Jul 25, 2006 6:22 PM
A male cecropia just eclosed from right side of his cocoon and is starting to pump fluid into his wings. I found this cocoon on a spicebush in my yard and wintered it over in the 'cathouse'. 6-16-04
by DiOhio Jan 18, 2007 8:07 PM
This bug has been breeding since 7AM this morning and it is now 7:22 PM
by se_eds Jun 26, 2007 11:22 PM
Found two of these caterpillars on my River Birch, munching contentedly.
by llilyfan Aug 2, 2007 2:12 AM
Showing it not long before it cocoon itself
by Malus2006 Oct 24, 2008 6:26 PM
another view, from its back
by Malus2006 Oct 24, 2008 6:27 PM
Male Cecropia Silkmoth
by MissSherry May 28, 2009 1:00 AM
Found in Winkler, Manitoba. June 2009.
by Roads Jun 25, 2009 5:06 PM
We found this GIANT caterpillar and want to know more about it!
by BekiWhite Aug 13, 2009 11:58 PM
I have never seen one so close before, but I think it is dying, which makes me a sad.
by SBNYpeach May 28, 2011 12:03 PM
Third instar caterpillar of a Cecropia or Robin Moth
by cj21228 Jun 13, 2011 5:09 PM
Richmond TX, z9a, 05/012014
by vossner May 3, 2014 8:00 PM
Richmond TX, z9a, 05/01/2014
by vossner May 3, 2014 8:03 PM
Closeup of cocoon. Richmond TX, z9a, 05/01/2014
by vossner May 3, 2014 8:06 PM
