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.

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 ...

In Guiana, symbiosis between Azteca ants and the Cecropia tree (or trumpet tree) is frequent. However, a surprising discovery has been made: one species of ant (Azteca andreae) uses the 'Velcro' ...

In the viral video, the Cecropia fruit looks like a hand with upward-moving fingers that later hang down when ripe. Read Time: 2 min Nature is truly remarkable, offering a vast array of unique flora ...

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 ...

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 natural world is home to countless fascinating insects, but few are as striking as the Cecropia moth. With its plush, velvety body, bold patterns, and impressive wingspan, this giant silk moth ...

Cecropia moths, scientifically called Hyalophora cecropia, belong to the Saturniidae family of giant moths. Adult Cecropia moths emerge with massive wings, ready to reproduce, but they don’t eat.