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The large (up to 6 inches across) and beautiful Cecropia Silkmoth and its caterpillar are depicted here on a wild plum tree. Cecropia has become increasingly rare over the last fifty years: in New York City it has been reported only in Brooklyn and Far Rockaway. Recent research indicates that a European parasitic fly, released into the wild to prey upon Gypsy Moths, is also decimating Cecropia, and perhaps many other native insects. These inadvertent and serious consequences are a reminder that complex risks may be involved when foreign species are introduced. 1,281 delicately detailed animal illustrations by several artists enliven the 40 tiny volumes of The Naturalist’s Library, a low-priced, hugely popular series that went into several editions. Check out the sighting log to record your interaction with some of the native New York City wildlife, such as the Cecropia Silkmoth, featured in Urban Neighbors. You may also browse the sighting log by animal, borough, park or natural area, and/or habitat to view a sighting you have submitted or to read others’ observations.
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