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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Cecropia Moth

I found this guy outside the barn. 
He's a cecropia moth, the largest North American moth.

I like his feathery antennae.
Here's a table explaining the difference between butterflies & moths.
InsectButterflyMoth
Antennaerounded clubs on the endsthin or often feathery
Bodythin and smooth thick and fuzzy
Activeduring the dayduring the night
Colorcolorfuldull
Pupal Stagechrysaliscocoon
Wingsheld vertically when restingheld flat against body when resting

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