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Hyalophora gloveri
Another large Silk Moth. Close to a 5 inch wingspan.
This moth was found in a shrubby areas of the prairies.
My first North American Silk Moth.
wow! Fantastic and congratulations!
Congrats Ian, your spotting is featured in the Project Noah blog http://blog.projectnoah.org/post/5644164...
WOW! This reminds me of a combo of female Promethea and Cecropia Moth. Very cool. Lovely! I don't think this is native to my area of PA.
Gorgeous! Amazing color and pattern! I hope I can spot this moth myself someday...
what a beautiful species
Fantastic!
beautifull!!!
Spotted on May 18, 2012 Submitted on Aug 4, 2012
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wow! Fantastic and congratulations!
Congrats Ian, your spotting is featured in the Project Noah blog http://blog.projectnoah.org/post/5644164...
WOW! This reminds me of a combo of female Promethea and Cecropia Moth. Very cool. Lovely! I don't think this is native to my area of PA.
Gorgeous! Amazing color and pattern!
I hope I can spot this moth myself someday...
what a beautiful species
Fantastic!
beautifull!!!