Unknown Butterfly

[AQUAJOE]

I have looked at several websites to try to identify what kind of butterfly this is. (NoGo)

So, thought I would run it by you all and see if anyone knows what the name of this one is.

[Jex]

What a coincidence, my daughters just found one of those also tonight. It is a Cecropia Moth.

Here is a Wikipedia link.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecropia_moth

Or google Cecropia moth for all kinds of info.

[jonny_redhorse]

Nice image,Aqua!......I also had a cecropia in my garage a few days ago..somewhat "tattered" on the wings ,no doubt fell off the front of my vehicle...kind of a "giveaway"in distinguishing the differences between butterflies and moths is the "antennae"...the moths are usually "feathery" or "bushy" while the butterflies usually have "thin" single strand type antennae.....alway a few exceptions of course.....some moths are butterfly imposters .....jonny

[AQUAJOE]

I knew you guys would help. Thanks

Is this a common moth for Minnesota?

I have lived here all my life and it is the first one I have ever seen.