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Callosamia angulifera
Males and females differ. Male upperside is brown with angular white cell spots on all wings and much contrast between the basal and outer portions of the wings. Underside has a very light pink band to the outside of the postmedian line. Female upperside is yellowish brown; angular white cell spots are largest on the forewings. Underside of hindwing has mahogany red at its darkest part. Both sexes of the summer brood are darker. Wing Span: 3 1/8 - 4 5/16 inches (8 - 11 cm).
This one was spotted at a porch light near deciduous woodlands in Edgefield County, SC.
Caterpillar Hosts: Yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) in the magnolia family. Adult Food: Adults do not feed.
Spotted on May 8, 2014
Submitted on Dec 28, 2014
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