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Hyalophora cecropia

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A cecropia moth is sitting on a huge maple leaf. The Cecropia moth is the largest and heaviest moth in North America.

A cecropia moth is sitting on a huge maple leaf. The Cecropia moth is the largest and heaviest moth in North America.

The Cecropia moth is the largest and heaviest moth in North America.

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A newly emerged cecropia moth is sitting on a branch. The antennae are large and richly feathered.

A newly emerged cecropia moth is sitting on a branch. The antennae are large and richly feathered.

A newly emerged cecropia moth is sitting on a branch. The antennae are large and richly feathered.

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A Cecropia moth hanging on to a pine branch. The body of the insect is furry, including the legs, with red and white bands on the abdomen.

A Cecropia moth hanging on to a pine branch. The body of the insect is furry, including the legs, with red and white bands on the abdomen.

A Cecropia moth hanging on to a pine branch. The body of the insect is furry, including the legs, with red and white bands on the abdomen.

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A female cecropia moth is landing on a branch. The wings are grayish brown and each one has a kidney-shaped red spot with a white center.

A female cecropia moth is landing on a branch. The wings are grayish brown and each one has a kidney-shaped red spot with a white center.

A female cecropia moth is landing on a branch. The wings are grayish brown and each one has a kidney-shaped red spot with a white center.

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The Cecropia moth caterpillar feeding, and showing distinctive warning coloration on a plant in a Wisconsin butterfly exhibit. The caterpillar's body is full of bristles.

The Cecropia moth caterpillar feeding, and showing distinctive warning coloration on a plant in a Wisconsin butterfly exhibit. The caterpillar's body is full of bristles.

The Cecropia moth caterpillar feeding, and showing distinctive warning coloration on a plant in a Wisconsin butterfly exhibit. The caterpillar's body is full of bristles.

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Cecropia moth isolated on a white background.

Cecropia moth isolated on a white background.

Cecropia moth isolated on a white background.

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