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Hyalophora cecropia ? - Hyalophora cecropia
Copyright © 2009 Joyce Gatchel

Hyalophora cecropia ? - Hyalophora cecropia
Port Deposit, Cecil County, Maryland, USA
August 24, 2009
Size: 3 inches
This is the largest caterpillar I have ever seen. It is munching on a small ornamental cherry tree in my back yard.

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Contributed by Joyce Gatchel on 25 August, 2009 - 4:18pm
Last updated 25 August, 2009 - 5:52pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… David J. Ferguson, 25 August, 2009 - 5:52pm login or register to post comments

Agreed
That is what I came up with as well, for whatever it may be worth from an amateur. Looks like the 5th instar. If you want to check out its whole life cycle, check out this great link:

http://lifecycle.onenessbecomesus.com/caterpillar.htm
… Mike Costello, 25 August, 2009 - 5:01pm login or register to post comments

 
thanks for the link
Mike, thanks for the lifecycle link. It is amazing. My daughter will love seeing it tomorrow. AND we'll keep an eye on our little buddy for any changes.
… Joyce Gatchel, 26 August, 2009 - 12:21am login or register to post comments

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