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Cecropia Moth - Hyalophora cecropia
Copyright © 2004 CBowker

Cecropia Moth - Hyalophora cecropia
Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA
I have been told this is a moth, but then told it is a butterfly. Would someone clear this up for me once and for all? :) I think they are quite beautiful...
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Contributed by CBowker on 5 July, 2004 - 7:47pm
Last updated 5 November, 2011 - 6:13pm

Cecropia Moth usually lives in what region of the USA?
My husband and I just saw one of these in East Haddam, CT. I took a picture of it with my phone because we have never seen one before. Where do these beautiful creatures usually live?
… Joyfully me, 4 June, 2016 - 11:51am login or register to post comments

Moth/Butterfly
I actually just found one of these on my front door frame. It's been there for 4 hours now and appears that one of its wings is torn. Beautiful.Wish I knew how to submit photo.
… srscmayor, 19 June, 2012 - 1:18pm login or register to post comments

Distinguising moths from butterflies
One way to distinguish a moth from a butterfly is to examine the antennae. Butterfly antennae are usually slender with a club at the end. Moth antennae vary from slender to wide and feathery as seen here, but never have clubs at the end.
… Troy Bartlett, 5 July, 2004 - 8:38pm login or register to post comments

Definitely a Moth
A Cecropia Moth, Hyalophora cecropia. This is one we don't have a photo of yet and your photo shows the underside and body markings very well. I'll create a guide page and move this photo to the guide.
… Troy Bartlett, 5 July, 2004 - 8:34pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you
Thank you so much. Your information is not only helpful but also very interesting.
… CBowker, 6 July, 2004 - 8:17am login or register to post comments

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