The cecropia moth is the largest species native to North America, with a wingspan of 5 to 7 inches. It is widespread across the eastern half of the U.S. Birding experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman say ...

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Larger than a monarch butterfly but residing in the same realm of beauty, cecropia moths with wing spans of 5 to 7 inches are out and if you’re lucky, like the folks at Tree Pittsburgh, you might just ...