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Automeris io
Family: Saturniidae, Subfamily: Hemileucinae. Wingspan: 50-80 mm. Sexually dimorphic. Male. Forewing is yellow. Yellow Hindwing has a red streak along inner margin and large blue eyspots boldy outlined in black. Hosts: Deciduous trees. Adult do not have mouthparts.
Comes from woodlands. Came to light.
Spotted on Jul 1, 2014
Submitted on Jul 2, 2014
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very nice!