Atlas Moth? - Ask Extension
We discovered this moth sitting in one of our apple trees on Monday evening, June 13. Is this an Atlas Moth? We read they are only found in southeas...
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Atlas Moth? #334367
Asked June 20, 2016, 12:19 PM EDT
We discovered this moth sitting in one of our apple trees on Monday evening, June 13. Is this an Atlas Moth? We read they are only found in southeast Asia. This lovely creature was huge and utterly amazing!
Harford County Maryland
Expert Response
Our entomologist looked at your photo and said this is a type of Cecropia moth, which is a type of silk moth. The feathery antennae says this is a male.
We agree it's lovely.
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We agree it's lovely.
cm
Thank you!