Category Archives: Species of the Week

Scientific name: Hyalophora cecropia The Cecropia Moth is the largest moth species in North America, so you can imagine our surprise when we found it resting on the the staff house porch! The wingspan of the Cecropia Moth ranges from … Continue reading →

Scientific name: Inonotus obliquus This week we turn our focus to the fungi kingdom. The fungus pictured above is Chaga, a parasitic species that grows from trees and forms this large, burnt-looking conk. Chaga is most typically found on birch … Continue reading →

Scientific name: Vanessa atlanta The Red Admiral is one of many beautiful butterfly species that can be found in Murphys Point. This medium-sized butterfly is recognized most easily by the red – orange bands across its wings. As it is … Continue reading →