Cecropia Moth - North America’s Largest Native Silk Moth #1197728 (License: Personal Use)

This vivid illustration showcases the cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia), the largest native silk moth in North America, with a wingspan up to 6 inches. Its forewings feature large blue-and-black eyespots bordered by cream and olive bands, while the hindwings show crescent-shaped markings and scalloped edges; the body is robust and striped with orange and white. The moth’s feathery antennae indicate it is male, used for detecting pheromones from females over long distances.

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