Numerous plants feature broad, deeply lobed leaves. But those of the cecropia tree (C. palmata, formerly peltata) are unmistakable. Each leaf is up to 18 inches across, has 7 to 11 lobes and is ...

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. Butterflies get all the love, but ...

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 ...

A thunderstorm loomed in the distance, soaking rains just minutes away. On a young red maple tree, a newly enclosed cecropia moth slowly pumped its wings. Freshly emerged from its cocoon, it has one ...

Laura Berlage had just impressed the students by showing them North Star Homestead Farm’s furry Kunekune pigs—a heritage breed from New Zealand that were made famous by their appearance in “The Hobbit ...

It’s a long time from late January to late May. The days are getting longer and we might see some different behavior with birds and squirrels at the feeders. Canine breeding season is beginning to ...

The Cecropia moth, North America's largest native moth, is a striking insect known for its velvety body, bold patterns, and impressive wingspan. Found east of the Rocky Mountains, it undergoes ...

Cecropia Strong will hold a charity dinner and auction at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at Caffe Italia, 10 School St., Marblehead. The gala will begin with a silent auction at 5:30 p.m. Entrees will be served as ...

The Florida Entomologist, Vol. 98, No. 2 (June, 2015), pp. 792-795 (4 pages) The Atlantic Forest biome includes the middle region of the Zona da Mata (MRZM) in southeastern Minas Gerais, Brazil.