The Cecropia Silkmoth is North America's largest native moth, with a wingspan that can exceed 6 inches, and wings adorned with red, white, and brown bands and crescent-shaped spots. Adults do not feed at all, living only to reproduce during their brief two-week lifespan. The massive green caterpillar is decorated with yellow, red, and blue knobbed tubercles.
Best time to see a Cecropia Silkmoth
The best time to see a Cecropia Silkmoth is March–June, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 12,348 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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