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A moth is born

Plant Protection Officer at the Department of Enviornmental Protection, Claire (Bug Lady) Jessey, also an entomologist, inspects a Cecropia Silk Moth, the largest moth in North America This moth hatched from a cocoon found on a Christmas tree that originated in North Carolina in December, 2005 during routine inspections as the trees arrive at Hamilton Docks Photo by Chris Burville