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Cecropia Moth - Hodges#7767 (Hyalophora cecropia)
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Copyright © 2011
Laura Porter
Large green worm -
Hyalophora cecropia
Clark County, Indiana, USA
July 27, 2011
Size: about 3 inches long
I found this rather large worm on my apple tree. what is it? And what will it turn into?
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Contributed by
Laura Porter
on 27 July, 2011 - 7:56pm
Last updated 27 July, 2011 - 9:21pm
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, 27 July, 2011 - 9:21pm
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Cecropia Moth
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Alex Harman
, 27 July, 2011 - 8:01pm
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Thank you so much. I will have to keep an eye on this guy and get pics when it turns.
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Laura Porter
, 27 July, 2011 - 8:10pm
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