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Tulip Tree Beauty Moth

Epimecis hortaria

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Description:

The moths were all over me, on my head, down my shirt, on my camera lens...at moments a bit creepy.

Habitat:

Mountain forest: Western NC


1 species ID suggestions

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Carol Snow Milne
Carol Snow Milne 9 months ago
Tulip Tree Beauty Moth
Epimecis hortaria Tulip-tree Beauty Moth - Epimecis hortaria - Epimecis hortaria - BugGuide.Net

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ceherzog
ceherzog 9 months ago

Thanks Carol...somehow they all look a bit different to me...better go to bed!

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ceherzog
ceherzog 9 months ago

Thanks PalGuy...nothing fancy..Canon PowerShot SX40...a good point & shoot.

ThePalGuy
ThePalGuy 9 months ago

Great photo and it seems as if your lens is pretty good too. Nice find.

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Spotted by ceherzog

Rosman, North Carolina, USA

Lat: 35.15, Long: -82.82

Spotted on Jul 25, 2012
Submitted on Jul 26, 2012

Spotted for missions

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