Promethea Moth

Deciduous forests and woodlands across eastern North America

Adults lack functional mouthparts and do not feed; caterpillars feed on the foliage of various trees such as sassafras, wild cherry, tulip tree, and ash

Nocturnal as adults, though males fly during the day to seek out females. Caterpillars are solitary and spin their cocoons within leaves attached to host plant twigs, where they overwinter as pupae

Completely harmless to humans and do not bite or sting. They serve as an important food source for birds and other wildlife, and contribute to local biodiversity