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Cecropia Moth - Hyalophora cecropia - female
Copyright © 2008 Linda Murphy

Cecropia Moth - Hyalophora cecropia - Female
Pennsylvania, USA
June 5, 2008
Found in Elmira New York with a broken wing, I believe it is a male
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Contributed by Linda Murphy on 6 June, 2008 - 6:56am
Last updated 16 June, 2008 - 7:00pm

BEAUTIFUL
By far my FAVORITE MOTH (lucked out 2 years ago and found a crysalis on a branch on the ground on a walk and the kids and I watched it emerge in a veiwing area at home...AWESOME)

Beautiful pictures...i'm amazed by the quality photos here daily.
… bugboys, 6 June, 2008 - 7:57am login or register to post comments

 
Thank you!
Hi, I am so glad I found this site. I was lucky 2 years ago to watch and photograph monarchs emerging (see photo of monarch on chrysalis), about 20 in all! What an amazing, wonderful experience! Now this female is laying eggs as I write, watch for more pics!
… Linda Murphy, 7 June, 2008 - 6:46am login or register to post comments

 
Great
I suspected it might be a female from that fat abdomen, but I'm never very confident on these and I know we have many more expert eyes who can tell for sure. Egg-laying is indisputable proof, though! I've edited your images accordingly.

Do you have any shots of her in action laying the eggs?
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 7 June, 2008 - 8:54am login or register to post comments

 
"Action" shots & eggs to be posted later today
Any tips on helping to keep these eggs safe would be appreciated! I will have to move them out of a traffic area. Probably cover them with landscaping material?
… Linda Murphy, 7 June, 2008 - 10:15am login or register to post comments

 
No, they should be left uncovered
you might check out my article on Raising Caterpillars if you want to try rearing them (click on my name for my bio and a link). Otherwise relocate to where they'll have access to one of their host plants (see guide).
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 7 June, 2008 - 10:20am login or register to post comments

Great details
Only editors and the original contributor (you) can view your images large. Even at regular size these are some striking shots, though!

I can't personally decide whether this is male or female as the antennae seem to fall between the two extremes (compare below). Perhaps someone else will comment.

… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 6 June, 2008 - 7:44am login or register to post comments

 
It's a female!
Hannah, she is laying eggs. Will write more on this later. How exciting!
… Linda Murphy, 7 June, 2008 - 5:29am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Hannah!
Thanks Hannah!
… Linda Murphy, 6 June, 2008 - 12:14pm login or register to post comments

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