The Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) ranges from the Rocky Mountains eastward. North America’s largest moth, with a wingspan up to six inches across, honors Cecrops, an Athenian king. The sea green caterpillar with protuberances in assorted colors of orange, red, yellow, and pale blue is just as spectacular as the adult. Host plans, mostly deciduous trees, are numerous. After five weeks or so, the caterpillar spins a large silken cocoon, usually on a branch of its host plant.
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