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| It's a boy! |
Sunday, June 12, 2011
It's a boy!
According to wikipedia, this is North America's largest native moth. Definitely the largest in my backyard. Google "hyalophora cecropia" and you'll find out how impressive the caterpiller for this giant silk moth looks. It is also known as the robin moth. Typical wingspan is from 4.3 to 5.8 inches. This one was about 5 inches, and male, as you can tell by the feathery antenna.
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