Unexpected Ada visitors
By Monty Siekerman
Bob and Janet Crawford had unexpected visitors at their front door on East North Avenue this week: two cecropia.
The beautiful moths hatched from a cocoon not far away. Janet shared the photos of her "find" with the Ada Icon.
CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS BELOW -
A year and a half ago, large cecropia caterpillars were found on the buckhorn plants in front of Liberty National Bank. See the photos (below) of the caterpillars that Monty Siekerman photographed in August of 2015.
Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) is North America's largest moth with a wingspan of 5-6 inches.
Look for the giant silk moths as you travel throughout Ada this time of year. They are a wonder to see, much prettier than the caterpillar stage, for sure.
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, November 13, 2026
Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Our Lady of Lourdes to host Holiday Bazaar on November 18
- Ada Council recap: Eagle Scout proposal for 2 Little Libraries
- Bassitt, 23, launches JAYB Apparel
- Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School Honor Roll for 1st Quarter 2026-2027
- Upper Scioto Valley Honor Roll for 1st Quarter 2026-2027
- Separate the wheat from the chaff: Multi-ingredient botanicals for cholesterol
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Monday, November 9, 2026
- Charles Thomas Evans, 80, worked for Agricultural Cooperatives
- Jerry Lane Pifer, 69, was a siding contrator
- Ada FFA members compete in Job Interview contest
- Bulldog student-athletes honored by the Blanchard Valley Conference
- Nine Bulldog football players garner All-BVC recognition
- Friends of the library host book raffle
- Local artist hosting a watercolor class at the Ada Public Library
- Beatitudes plans Thanksgiving & Veterans feast