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Callosamia securifera
A large moth with a wingspan of 7.5-10 cm. They are found from coastal Virginia south to the Florida panhandle and west to Louisiana.
Host plant for the caterpillar is the sweetbay magnolia.
This lovely moth spent the day resting on the side of our house near the kitchen window.
Spotted on Jul 31, 2013
Submitted on Aug 3, 2013
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