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Anisota virginiensis
Family: Saturniidae, Subfamily: Ceratocampinae. (Royal Silkworm Moths). Total length: 35 mm. Wingspan: 63 mm. Female. Common moth that comes to light readily. Russet/ Purple FW has a pink outer margin beyond PM line. White spot on each wings. Dense, hairy orange body. Adults do not feed. Hosts: Red oak.
Deciduous woodlands
Spotted on Jul 5, 2013
Submitted on Jul 6, 2013
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Wow! What a beauty Carol.