The forewing and hindwing feathers were white with black tips. The power stroke of the forewing pushes down the hindwing in unison. The black discal spots on forewing are much larger. It is occasionally serrate or minutely saw toothed on the forewing. The outer margin of the forewing is smooth and the labial palp is extended forwards. The apical half of the forewing is black with a white band. The cecropia moth's wings are brownish with red near the base of the forewing. The underside of the forewing is pale yellow. The underside of the forewing is black. Males may have some brown color on the underside of the forewing. The moths have fawn wings with two silver flash markings across each forewing. The outer edge of the forewing is black with a row of yellow spots. Males are yellow with four black "tiger stripes" on each forewing. The female also has two black spots on each forewing. The male is yellow with four black "tiger stripes" on each forewing.