Hyalophora cecropia, the cecropia moth, is North America's largest native moth. [1] It is a member of the family Saturniidae , or giant silk moths. Females have been documented with a wingspan of five to seven inches (13 to 18 cm) or more.

Cecropia moths are beautiful silk moths with reddish bodies and black to brown wings surrounded by bands of white, red, and tan. With a wingspan of five to seven inches (13 to 18 centimeters), the cecropia moth is the largest moth found in North America.

The cecropia moth is a member of the family of giant silk moths. It is the largest moth native to North America, with some females having a recorded wingspan of 18 cm. It is commonly found on maple trees.

The cecropia moth, Hyalophora cecropia Linnaeus, is among the most spectacular of the North American Lepidoptera. It is a member of the Saturniidae, a family of moths prized by collectors and nature lovers alike for their large size and extremely showy appearance.

Apr 6, 2022 · Featuring a wingspan of up to 7 inches, the cecropia moth is the largest moth in North America. The moths have red colored bodies with wings that are black, white, red, and sometimes tan.

Mar 19, 2024 · The cecropia moth is the largest species native to North America, with a wingspan of 5 to 7 inches. It is widespread across the eastern half of the U.S. Birding experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman say that in the cecropia moth’s range, you might also spot a related species, the Columbia silk moth.

Sep 9, 2021 · Short-lived and nocturnal, it’s found in and around hardwood forests east of the Rocky Mountains, and is the largest native moth of North America. Its intricate orange, black, and brown wings span 5-7 inches and are adorned with eyespots and commas. All this is atopped with a fuzzy, orange head.

Hyalophora cecropia, the cecropia moth, is North America's largest native moth. It is a member of the family Saturniidae, or giant silk moths. Females have been documented with a wingspan of five to seven inches (13 to 18 cm) or more.