Cecropia Moth Caterpillar

Cecropia Moth Caterpillar (Family Saturniidae)

As immature larvae, the cecropia moth caterpillar, are quite large. When it is time to pupate they spin silken cocoons. When they reach maturity and transform into moths they are the largest of all the giant silkworm moths. As caterpillars they feed on tree leaves. [BM] {DC}