Cecropia Silk Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)

Stepping outside this morning to take out the trash I was a little surprised to see such a large moth. Cecropia Silk Moth is the largest native to the North American continent. In fact I'm not sure if I remember seeing any this large  here before but it is common to Alabama. I guess I just wasn't in the right place at the right time to catch sight of one of these. I ran to get my camera still in my gown and fuzzy bedroom slippers and got close to take a few pics. At first it looked like it might be dead but it moved around a little. (They don't live very long anyway maybe 2 weeks.) Later I was surprised to see that it did fly off or I believe it did since it was gone. I'm thankful though that The Great Creator allowed me to discover another one of His creations. I hope you'll take time to Discover His Creation also. 

Cecropia Silk Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)

Cecropia Silk Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)

Cecropia Silk Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)

Cecropia Silk Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)

Cecropia Silk Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)

Cecropia Silk Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)

Cecropia Silk Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)

Cecropia Silk Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)

Cecropia Silk Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)