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17-MAR-2016 Barry Cottam

Cecropia moth cocoon

Fletcher Wildlife Garden

A good photo of a cecropia moth cocoon at the garden, taken by Barry. Hopefully this one will produce a moth. They are spectacular creatures, as big as a hand. They belong to the Giant Silkworm family (Saturniidae), which includes, locally, some other equally spectacular moths. The caterpillars (larvae) are also spectacular. Too bad we never saw the caterpillar before it spun its cocoon!


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Fletcher Wildlife Garden03-Apr-2016 19:59
The cocoon is approximately 3.5 to 4 inches in length.
Bryan Halliday 31-Mar-2016 18:23
Neat find! The photo does not suggest the size of the cocoon, though. How long would it be, for example?
Martin Lamoon21-Mar-2016 19:51
Amazing size, great find and capture.
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Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)19-Mar-2016 14:30
Beautiful image! V
Paolo
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