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Appearance: |
Body length is about 1 1/2 inches
long with a wingspan of 5 - 6 inches. Brown wings with reddish
brown and white markings.
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| Where/When: |
Found in rural and urban settings
anywhere its host plants are found. A cecropia caterpillar
feeds on the leaves of many different hardwood trees, including cherry,
linden, maple, boxelder, elm, oak, birch, willow, hawthorn, and poplar. Adults
are active from May through July. They are often attracted
to lights at night. |
| Significance: |
The caterpillars cause little, if
any, damage to trees and shrubs. |
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