by Akash
The Cecropia moth is one of the largest moths in the world, with a wingspan up to 7 inches (17.8 cm).
Male Cecropia moths can smell female moths from up to a mile away using their antennae.
After emerging from their cocoons, Cecropia moths need a few hours for their wings to dry before they can fly
The Cecropia moth has reddish-brown wings with white stripes and big black and white eye spots.
They live in North American forests and suburban areas near trees like maple, oak, and cherry.
They go through four stages: egg, caterpillar, cocoon, and adult moth.
They help pollinate and are food for other animals.
They face habitat loss, climate change, and pesticides, and are sometimes hunted for their silk.