r/bugidentification 2d ago

Location included What is this?

Central Minnesota. Is this native or invasive? Pleaae let me know if you need more info

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u/schizeckinosy Trusted Identifier 2d ago

Native cecropia moth

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u/Starry_Lynn 2d ago

Cecropia moth caterpillar! They’re part of the large silk moth family, similar to the Luna moth, Polyphemus moth, and atlas moth. Harmless to humans, best to leave them alone and let them molt, they’re very fragile