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Io Moth

Automeris io

Notes:

The Io performed a rather rhythmic dance, where it would flutter for about 5 seconds then hop about 6" then flutter, then hop. It came to rest and I was able to get a variety of shots. Just beautiful.

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3 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

What a beauty! You might like to add this to the Moths of the Americas mission - http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841...
Welcome to the Community Daphne!

Jeannette
Jeannette 11 years ago

Lovely :)

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

What a beauty! Welcome to Project Noah!

DaphneVogel
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DaphneVogel

New York, USA

Spotted on Jun 21, 2012
Submitted on Jun 21, 2012

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