Hyalophora cecropia - Wikipedia
Hyalophora cecropia ... Hyalophora cecropia, the cecropia moth, is North America's largest native moth. [1] It is a member of the family Saturniidae, or giant silk moths. Females have been …
Cecropia Moth - National Wildlife Federation
Cecropia moths are beautiful silk moths with reddish bodies and black to brown wings surrounded by bands of white, red, and tan. With a wingspan of five to seven inches (13 to 18 …
The Largest American Moth Is the Size of a Bird - AZ Animals
Feb 19, 2025 · Have you ever heard of the cecropia moth? It is the largest moth in North America, with a wingspan of about 4-7 inches long. It can be found throughout most of the United …
Meet the Cecropia Moth, the Largest Moth in North America - Treehugger
Apr 6, 2022 · This article reveals all there is to know about the large, magnificent cecropia moth. Featuring a wingspan of up to 7 inches, the cecropia moth is the largest moth in North …
Hyalophora cecropia: A Giant Among Silk Moths
May 2, 2025 · The Cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia) stands as one of the largest moths found in North America, easily recognized by its impressive size, striking coloration, and intricate …
Cecropia Moth - NC State Extension Publications
2 days ago · The cecropia moth, Hyalophora cecropia, is our largest moth. It is in the family of giant silkworm moths, so called because the caterpillars spin tough, brown cocoons of silk and …
Species Spotlight - Cecropia Moth - U.S. National Park Service
Sep 9, 2021 · Short-lived and nocturnal, it’s found in and around hardwood forests east of the Rocky Mountains, and is the largest native moth of North America. Its intricate orange, black, …
Cecropia Moth: the Life Cycle of the Largest Moth in North America
Jul 14, 2021 · Meet the largest moth in North America: the Cecropia Moth! (and the amazing Cecropia Moth Caterpillar!) Learn how to identify a cecropia moth cocoon.
Where To Find Big Moths - blog.entomologist.net
Oct 31, 2025 · Among the largest moths worldwide, the Hercules moth (Coscinocera Hercules) has a remarkable wingspan of 27 cm and is prevalent in Tropical North Queensland. …
Discover The Largest Moth In North America - WorldAtlas
Jun 2, 2023 · The Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia), a native of North America, is esteemed as the continent's largest moth, boasting an impressive wingspan of up to seven inches.