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White Furry Moth

Spilosoma congrua

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Description:

White Ermine or Muslin Moth? Nope, the white furry moth, why didn't I guess that name?

Notes:

Adorable little moth.

2 species ID suggestions

dreamfalcon a year ago

Yellow-tail

Euproctis similis Yellow-tail

AmberLundeen a year ago

Tiger Moth

Spilosoma congrua White Furry Moth - Spilosoma congrua - BugGuide.Net

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Mel Carroll a year ago

Thanks for the help, I think Amber's suggestion is the best match.

hot.pursheed a year ago

it's perfect..!

Latimeria a year ago

Amber's probably closer to its ID, since the yellow tail occurs in Europe.

Aditi Rajan a year ago

Amazing shot!

Dangermouse a year ago

Brilliant spotting, love the detail on the antenna! And the colour - such pure white!

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Spotted by Mel Carroll

St. Charles, Illinois, USA

Lat: 41.91, Long: -88.31

Spotted on Jun 25, 2011
Submitted on Aug 7, 2011

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