Hyalophora cecropia

(Linnaeus, 1758)
Cecropia Silkmoth

Sort #: 1652 | P3 #: 890082 | MPG #: 7767 | PFG Page #: 256
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Larval feeding type: Feeds externally on leaves
Larval substrate: Deciduous trees and shrubs, incl. Prunus serotina* (Black Cherry), Prunus maritima* (Beach Plum), Malus* (Apple), Rosa multiflora* (Multiflora Rose), Rhus copallinum* (Winged Sumac), Fraxinus (Ash), Fagus (Beech), Betula lenta* (Black Birch), Ulmus (Elm), Acer (Maple), Quercus (Oak), Salix (Willow), Morella* (Bayberry), Alnus* (Alder)
Phenology: Adult: 5/16 to 8/28 (164 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1833
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 364