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Cecropia moth

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia

Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension

Description: 4 to 5 3/4 inches wingspan. It has reddish brown wings with white and reddish brown lines running through both wings and a white comma-shape on the hind wings. There is a white mark on the thorax and white stripes on the abdomen.

Where/When: Associated with hardwood trees. It is also are attracted to lights. Present May to July.

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