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7767 Hyalophora cecropia (Linnaeus, 1758)
Cecropia Moth
Life History: Link
Identification - Large moth with eye spots in fore wings. Thorax and legs reddish.
Flight times: May-June
Wing Span: 110-150 mm / 4.5-6 inches
Caterpillar Host Plants: Willows and other trees. Adult moths do not feed.
Habitat: Deciduous Woods
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