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southern flannel moth

Megalopyge opercularis

Description:

It is a tan moth with white waves and a 40 mm. wingspan.

Habitat:

trees and shrubs/attracted to a black light

Notes:

The cocoons of these moths are found on structures and the caterpillars are poisonous.

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Ornithoptera80
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Ornithoptera80

Haltom City, Texas, USA

Spotted on May 14, 2019
Submitted on Jun 25, 2019

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