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Io Moth

Automeris io

Description:

This is a brown moth. I found this brown moth, resting on a concrete step, leading into the garage, at 7:30 a.m. in the morning. The color of this moth, was different shades of brown. It had two compound eyes, and two segmented antennae. It had a snout, on the front of its head. It had six legs and four wings. It was resting, with its wings, held flat against its body. The rear end of its wings, were jagged. This moth was about three fourths of an inch wide. Moths, have a body, with three main parts. The head, thorax, and an abdomen. Moths and butterflies, form a large order of insects, known as Lepidoptera. This moth was alive, and able to fly.

Habitat:

I found this moth, at 7:30 a.m. in the morning, resting on a concrete step, leading into the garage.

Notes:

I found this brown moth, at 7:30 a.m. in the morning, resting on a concrete step, leading into the garage. Its wings, were resting flat against its body. The color of this moth, was different shades of brown. It had two compound eyes, and two segmented antennae. It had six legs, and four wings. The rear end of its wings, were jagged. This moth was about three fourths of an inch wide. This moth was alive, and able to fly.

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maplemoth66
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maplemoth66

Florida, USA

Spotted on Mar 13, 2016
Submitted on Mar 14, 2016

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