With these guys "the eyes have it"
You know the old saying, "Four Cecropia are better than none."
Here is a photo of four large caterpillars removed from a fernleaf buckhorn plant at Liberty National Bank on Saturday. The Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) is North America's largest native moth, having a wingspan of 5 to 6 inches.
The wings of the giant silk moths are brown with some white and "eyes." The large caterpillars were removed from the bank's plant and transported to a maple tree in the country, hoping the life cycle will continue for these moths and one day, perhaps, be seen by someone.
The photo below shows what these caterpillars will eventually become.
(Monty Siekerman)
Stories Posted This Week
Monday, April 28, 2025
- Anabel R. McBride worked for Ada Exempted Village Schools
- Trash to Treasure STEAM program on May 3
- Student entrepreneurs compete in 2025 Polar Innovation Exchange
- Lifesaving AED installed at One More gym on E. Buckeye
- St. Mark Community Meal is April 30
- Alfes wins Medalist honors at OAC golf championships
- Wilma A. Willeke worked at Ohio Northern
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Friday, April 25, 2025
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- UPDATED Ada Police Department assists U.S. Marshal's Service with April 21 arrest
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- Meet the 2025 Ada High School Prom court
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- Bulldog baseball loss to unbeaten Van Buren
- Ada Board of Education to meet May 15
- ONU sports roundup, April 16-22
- Garage Sale season has started on the Icons!
- Ada Gators summer swim registration is open