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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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Answered by the Home & Garden Information Center's Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists Replied June 20, 2016, 1:14 PM EDT
Thank you!
The Question Asker Replied June 20, 2016, 8:01 PM EDT

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