The Story of the Cecropia Moth


					The Cecropian Moth is the largest moth in North America,
including Canada down to Mexico.  Our moth developed from a 
caterpillar that was found in Lake George on Diamond Island last 
summer.  When it was found, it changed color in order to blend 
in with a nearby bush (from green to blue).  After bringing it 
into our classroom last September, it turned into a cocoon. 
On April 23 it emerged into a beautiful moth.  Its colors are 
red, white, tan and brown.  Its wings extend to about five inches.  
Its expected life span is about two weeks. Its only job is to
mate and lay eggs.  Our moth's name is Rainbow.

by:    Gian, Emily, Kevin and Aaron
Ms Debus' gr 1-2 multiage class