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Horned Spanworm Moth

Nematocampa resistaria

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Description:

approx. 1 1/4 inches wingspan

Habitat:

spotted on screened porch of riverfront home

1 Species ID Suggestions

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bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago
Horned Spanworm Moth
Nematocampa resistaria Species Nematocampa resistaria - Horned Spanworm Moth - Hodges#7010 - BugGuide.Net


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3 Comments

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auntnance123
auntnance123 11 years ago

Yes, Argy, just another 'homely' brown moth--until you catch it in just the right light. And thank you for the ID, bayucca.

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bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago

Geometridae, Ennominae, Cassymini, Nematocampa resistaria. Please, verify!
http://bugguide.net/node/view/600363/bgi...

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Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

They're amazing patterns Aunt. How fortuitous with light from both sides.

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auntnance123
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auntnance123

Cocoa, Florida, USA

Spotted on Mar 24, 2013
Submitted on Mar 25, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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