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Automeris io
Family: Saturniidae. Subfamily: Hemileucinae. Male. Wingspan: 50-80 mm. Sexually dimorphic. FW is largely yellow. Yellow HW has a red streak along inner margin and large blue eyespots boldly outlined in black. Does not have mouthparts. Hosts: Deciduous trees, shrubs, and plants.
Woodlands. Came to light.
3rd different male Io Moth spotted this season so far. Only one photo before he flew away. It's mating season. LOL
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