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Promethea Moth

Callosamia promethea

Description:

Reddish brown wings with irregularly shaped spots on wings. Border of hind wing has reddish bars. Spots occur along sides of thorax. Hairy body and legs and feather like antennae.

Habitat:

A yard area surrounded by mixed forest with a farm pond nearby.

Notes:

Attracted to a white cotton sheet using a black light.

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wvforests
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Lerona, West Virginia, United States

Spotted on Jul 19, 2020
Submitted on Jul 25, 2020

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