The largest native moth in North America!
The Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) is the largest of it's kind around here. Some have been documented at a wingspan of half a foot. The caterpillars are also rather large, reaching lengths up to 5 inches. This one was found in front of a store that I was cutting the lawn at yesterday. I was quite excited to see it and immediately grabbed my camera.
I love how fuzzy they look. Sometimes certain moths remind of be of little flying teddy bears. Here are the photos.
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- Speckled Kingsnake
- Gray Tree Frog
- Prairie Lizard
- Ringneck Snake
- Snapping Turtle
- American Toad
- Prairie Kingsnake
- Male Prairie Skink
- Tiger Beetle
- Western Worm Snake
- Five Lined Skink
- Leech
- Three-Toed Box Turtle
- Northern Water Snake
- Patent Leather Beetle
- Speckled Kingsnake II
- Black and Yellow Millipede
Until next time…
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