Giant Silkworm Moth, Robin moth
Hyalophoracecropia
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Frankfort, Kentucky
Frederick, Maryland
Windsor Mill, Maryland
Blanchard, Michigan
Sartell, Minnesota
Wiggins, Mississippi
Bennington, Nebraska
Argyle, New York
Bucyrus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio(2 reports)
Millersburg, Pennsylvania
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
La Vergne, Tennessee
Richmond, Texas
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Seattle, Washington
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Longhairguy
St Augustine, FL (Zone 8b) |
February 2014 |
Positive
This is a beautiful and fun species to rear, as the larvae get quite large, and they go from egg to cocoon in about 8 weeks, overwinter as cocoons, and hatch in May/June of the following year. These are great for beginners in this fascinating and rewarding hobby!
I created the following Website for those who are curious about raising these, and other large moth species.
http://moths.naturejoe.net/
I created the following Website for those who are curious about raising these, and other large moth species.
http://moths.naturejoe.net/
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Malus2006
Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) |
October 2008 |
Positive
Also called by the name Cecropia moth I got a larvae of it at the Minnesota State fair this year (2008) - they only have a very brief description about it - food - elm. Luckly I found out that it also eats birch and gave it some - it are hungry, and I had to clean out the sticks and dropping it left behind. Then it weaves a cocoon and then so far nothing else had happened.
