Henry Raymond

Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Henry on August 18, 2012, 01:33:58 PM

Title: Cecropia Moth Caterpillar Photos From Nancy
Post by: Henry on August 18, 2012, 01:33:58 PM

Henry,
My son Nick saw this Cecropia ( the size of a sausage), while kayaking on the Connecticut River in VT.

Nancy

(http://www.vtgrandpa.com/photos/albums/nancydahm/photo1.jpg)

Another beautiful view:

(http://www.vtgrandpa.com/photos/albums/nancydahm/photo2.sized.jpg)

Title: Re: Cecropia Moth Caterpillar Photos From Nancy
Post by: Judi on August 19, 2012, 07:16:46 AM

We had one in our driveway last week, had no idea what kind it was. Thanks for identifying it as I couldn't find anything on-line or in my books.

Title: Re: Cecropia Moth Caterpillar Photos From Nancy
Post by: nancyd on August 20, 2012, 05:52:09 AM

Judi,
Here is the life cycle of the beautiful cecropia caterpillar:

http://mncable.net/~petehonl/cecropia/

Nancy

Title: Re: Cecropia Moth Caterpillar Photos From Nancy
Post by: Judi on August 20, 2012, 06:49:24 AM

Thank you Nancy, very educational! :)