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Promethea Silk Moth

Callosamia promethea

Description:

Female, gorgeous pattern and reddish color, found naturally in a small tree. See photos for measurement (inches) And video included.

Habitat:

Woodlands/lawn border in small tree (unknown) I would like help for ID of the tree.

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7 Comments

MariaPomsaharova
MariaPomsaharova 11 years ago

great photos and video! such a lovely moth. love it.

Reza Hashemizadeh
Reza Hashemizadeh 11 years ago

OMG Carol, this is outstanding !

Carol Snow Milne
Carol Snow Milne 11 years ago

WOW! I am just getting around to thanking everyone for liking all my silk moths. Spring come quickly!

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

Fantastic spotting and video!!

ShameerZaman
ShameerZaman 11 years ago

GREAT SERIES!

brian.johnson.39750
brian.johnson.39750 11 years ago

Fantastic photos. Very nice!

SachindraUmesh
SachindraUmesh 11 years ago

wow!! looks absolutely stunning!!

Carol Snow Milne
Spotted by
Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Jul 6, 2012
Submitted on Jul 7, 2012

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