Can someone give me some information on the cecropia moth and flowering plant reproduction?
With a wingspan of 5 to 6 inches, the cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia) is the largest North American moth. It is a member of the family Saturniidae. Cecropia moths are often referred to as silkworm moths. Although these moths are common throughout North America, you don’t often see them because they fly only at night. However, because a cecropia moth is colorful as well as large, when you do see one for the first time, you won’t forget it! Like most moths, they are attracted to bright lights. This is where most people see them for the first time. IDENTIFICATION: Body is red with a white collar and white bands on the abdomen. Wings are dark brown with white hairlike scales giving a frosted appearance; forewings are red at the base. Crescent spots and the area outside the postmedian line are red on all wings. Cecropia moths do not live long (about two weeks) because the adult cecropia cannot eat. In fact, they don’t even have a mouth or proboscis! The only purpose of the adult stage i
