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Cecropia Moth - Hodges#7767 (Hyalophora cecropia)
Photo#188162
Copyright © 2008
Linda Murphy
Cecropia Moth -
Hyalophora cecropia
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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.
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bugboys
, 6 June, 2008 - 7:57am
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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!
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Linda Murphy
, 7 June, 2008 - 6:46am
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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?
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Hannah Nendick-Mason
, 7 June, 2008 - 8:54am
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"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?
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Linda Murphy
, 7 June, 2008 - 10:15am
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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
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Hannah Nendick-Mason
, 7 June, 2008 - 10:20am
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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.
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Hannah Nendick-Mason
, 6 June, 2008 - 7:44am
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It's a female!
Hannah, she is laying eggs. Will write more on this later. How exciting!
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Linda Murphy
, 7 June, 2008 - 5:29am
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Thanks Hannah!
Thanks Hannah!
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Linda Murphy
, 6 June, 2008 - 12:14pm
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