Evolution of the Cecropia Moth (Week 3 Update)

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Taylor Geus

This past week I collected images of the cecropia moth as inspiration for my four prints.

Inspiration by life stage:

Egg

Hyalophora cecropia – Cecropia | Prairie Haven

Cecropia Moth Life Cycle - Hyalophora cecropia

Larva

cecropia moth - Hyalophora cecropia Linnaeus

Cecropia Moth Caterpillar - Hyalophora cecropia | Cromwell V… | Flickr

Pupa

Cecropia Moth Life Cycle - Hyalophora cecropia | Cecropia moth, Butterfly cocoon, Moth

HOW YOU CAN HELP THESE GINORMOUS GORGEOUS MOTHS MAKE A COMEBACK! | Kim Smith Films

Moth

cecropia moth - Hyalophora cecropia Linnaeus


Throughout this process I have been taking notes on the patterns I find within the insect's physical structure. I have been taking note of color, texture, and form.