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Euchlaena amoenaria
Large geometer moth with yellow to reddish wings, prominent light apical patch.
Range is eastern North America. Season is typically May-September (2 broods). This one was photographed at the edge of a deciduous forest in Edgefield County, SC.
Little is known about the life cycle of this moth. Larvae of other species in genus feed on foliage of deciduous trees. According to BAMONA, this is a new record for this species in Edgefield County, SC. Hodges#6733
Spotted on Apr 13, 2013
Submitted on Apr 16, 2013
2 Comments
Another record spotting - congratulations again!
This one has really lovely shaping to the wings.