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Dryocampa rubicunda
Forward wing has bright pink basal area and broad pale yellow median band that reaches apex. ST area may be yellow or pink. Plush yellow thorax is densely hairy. Hosts: maple, oak
woods
I'm fortunate to have these beautiful moths come to my porch light every summer. Another of my favorite moths. Saturnid, Subfamily Ceratocampinae (Royal Silkworm moth family)
Spotted on Jun 24, 2004
Submitted on Dec 20, 2012
6 Comments
Thank you Tom. It really is a gorgeous moth
Great Rosy Maple! Wish we had them here
Thank you Yuko, I'm pretty lucky.
What a lovely moth! I envy you!!!
Thank you keith and outdooreducation15
Beautiful moth