Cecropia Moth Emerged
by Christina Rollo
Title
Cecropia Moth Emerged
Artist
Christina Rollo
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Cecropia Moth Emerged by Christina Rollo. Close-up macro photograph showing fine details of a Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) shortly after emerging from it's silk cocoon. The Cecropia Moth is a member of the Saturniidae family, or giant silk moths and is North America's largest native moth. This one had a wingspan measuring 6-3/4". You don't normally see them in the wild because they are active at night and the larvae feed high in the tree tops. Adult moths emerge only to breed. They have no mouth parts or digestive system, and only live for about 2 weeks.
Christina Rollo is a New York based nature photographer who seeks captivating moments. Her passion for animals has led her to take many photos of colorful hummingbirds, birds, animals, nature and landscapes. Her fine art collection includes museum quality photo prints, canvas, acrylic, metal, framed art, greeting cards and more. Shop fine art online for home or business, bring a little outdoors in!
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May 8th, 2013
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