My Cecropia Moth pages
The
giant silk moths of the family Saturniidae are increasingly rare in
New England as a result of parasites and diseases introduced to control
Gypsy Moth outbreaks. Climate change, re-forestation, and other factors may also be at work.
Adults and Caterpillars in 2007
Adults
in 2008
Caterpillars 2008
Eggs through Cocoons 2010
Adults through Cocoons 2011 (Includes Promethea life cycle for 2011)
Parasitized wild Cocoon 2012 |