Cecropia Moth Bug Box

Did you miss the Hyalophora cecropia-themed Bug Box? A few more Deluxe boxes from July 2025 are available now, featuring: Adult moth enamel pin Life-sized moth embroidered iron-on patch Caterpillars & moths sticker sheet Final instar caterpillar enamel pin Life-sized moth sticker Fact magnet Moth postcard Larva, pupa, and adult vinyl magnet set With a wingspan averaging five to seven inches, this gentle giant is the largest moth native to North America. Also known as the “robin moth,” the cecropia moth belongs to the silk moth family (Saturniidae) and turns heads whenever it appears. Life begins as an egg laid on a host tree. This species isn’t too picky, but females usually choose maples for their young. Larvae spend most of their time eating and can grow to over four inches long. When it’s time to transform, the caterpillar attaches itself to twigs or bark inside a silken cocoon and pupates. Like other members of the Saturniidae family, adult moths do not eat and live for onl