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scarlet winged lichen moth

hypoprepia miniata

Description:

It is a pale orange moth with contrasting grey stripes it has a body structure similar to any other lichen moth species and it also has striped legs just like the the wings.

Habitat:

woodlands

Notes:

When touched it squirts out a foul tasting liquid that smells bad.I also noticed that they make a squeaking sound if disturbed.

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Ornithoptera80
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Ornithoptera80

Texas, USA

Spotted on Jun 2, 2019
Submitted on Jun 16, 2019

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