Hyalophora cecropia, or the Cecropia moth, caterpillars are available for Ohio residents only. They are the largest moth in the U.S. and are easy to raise.
Caterpillars will need Sweetgum leaves and plenty of it for two months or so while they grow. Other host plants exist but this is what we are raising them on and they will not switch foods easily. Keep in mind silkmoths like Cecropia only live for a week or two after they emerge from their cocoon and they will overwinter to emerge late next Spring or early Summer.
Available to these states only: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
No Cecropias allowed for shipment to: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington
***This species should not be released into the wild***
Each order is for a 5-6 2nd or 3rd instar caterpillars that will be shipped in a container with enough food (Sweetgum leaves) for their journey. Cost includes shipping materials and expedited shipping costs.
If you have any questions while raising your Cecropia, we're always happy to help.
