I was told it is a Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) cocoon. After doing an internet search, it looks right to me. I hope so.
Recreating a native habitat has been a dream of mine since I was about 18. It only took me 20 years, but I finally have two acres of land in the country with which to work (and play). My goal is to document the improvements I make to the property: restoring habitat & attracting birds and butterflies in addition to other wildlife.
Showing posts with label cocoon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cocoon. Show all posts
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Great Find
I spotted this the other day. Unsure of what it was, I posted a picture and question in an insect identification group on Facebook.
I was told it is a Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) cocoon. After doing an internet search, it looks right to me. I hope so.
I was told it is a Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) cocoon. After doing an internet search, it looks right to me. I hope so.
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Better Luck this Time (I Hope)
Walking our "woodland", I, again, spotted a dried leaf hanging from the spicebush that I put in many years ago. From past experience, I know that it contains the pupa of a moth...remembering which one is always an issue for me. After (yet another) web search, I suspect it is a Polyphemus moth cocoon.
Unlike last year, there are six--seven, if you count the one from last year that never eclosed.
Here's hoping they have better luck this time...and it would be even better if I could get pictures.
Unlike last year, there are six--seven, if you count the one from last year that never eclosed.
Here's hoping they have better luck this time...and it would be even better if I could get pictures.
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