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. These moths can be found all across North America as far west as Washington and north into the majority of Canadian provinces.[2] Cecropia moth larvae are most commonly found on maple trees, but they have also been found on cherry and birch trees among many othe

Terrific Theories 👁⃤ on Instagram: "Some moth species grow so large they’re often mistaken for birds or even bats when they fly at night. The Atlas moth can reach a wingspan of nearly 10 inches, while the White Witch moth has been recorded at over 11 inches across, making it one of the largest insects on Earth by wing area. Seeing one up close can be genuinely unsettling if you’re not expecting it. Unlike butterflies, many giant moths are nocturnal and rely on camouflage, eye-like markings, or