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Swallow-Tailled Moth

Ourapteryx sambucaria

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Description:

Completely lost on this moth.. Found in my home.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago
Swallow-tailed Moth
Ourapteryx sambucaria Swallow-tailed Moth Ourapteryx sambucaria - UKMoths


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3 Comments

Sam10
Sam10 10 years ago

Brilliant isn't it! Thanks for the ID help guys :)

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

Wonderful! gatorfellows is certainly correct, Ourapteryx sambucaria is a gorgeous member of the large subfamily Ennominae! :-)

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 10 years ago

This is a geometer moth in the large sub family Ennominae. Start your search here with http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ennominae

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Sam10
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Sam10

Taunton Deane, England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Jun 14, 2013
Submitted on Jun 14, 2013

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