20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Newly Emerged Hyalophone Cecropia Moth finds its wings

Newly released from its cocoon, the Hyalophone Cecropia Moth was clinging to the blade of grass while unfolding its wings to dry.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2021
Date Uploaded: 09.2022
Photo Location: Altura, Minnesota, United States of America
Camera: COOLPIX L820
Copyright: © Jill Bemis