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Cecropia Moth - Hyalophora cecropia
Copyright © 2008 Bonnie Wray

Cecropia Moth - Hyalophora cecropia
Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida, USA
April 15, 2008
I tried to understand the guidelines between moths and butterflies but I'm confused because this one has features of both. Patterned like a butterfly but has feathery antennae.

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Contributed by Bonnie Wray on 17 April, 2008 - 2:09pm
Last updated 20 March, 2012 - 1:35pm

Antennae are a very strong clue
patterns are at best a weak one - there are many drab butterflies and many colorful moths. That the wings are held open at rest, rather than closed above its back, is another indication it's a moth.
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 17 April, 2008 - 7:32pm login or register to post comments

Cecropia Moth
Hyalophora cecropia - A real beauty.

… Jason D. Roberts, 17 April, 2008 - 3:08pm login or register to post comments

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