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Tolype velleda
Family: Lasiocampidae (Tent Caterpillar and Lappet Moths) Common. Total Length: 17-28 mm (This was on the large size). Very hairy. Gray FW has contrasting white veins. AM and double PM lines are whitish. ST line is evenly curved along its length. Females are less well marked and paler than females. Hosts: Deciduous trees including apple, ash, birch, elm, oak and plum.
Found hanging out during the day (probably overnight) at light outside. (Near woodlands, lawn and meadow.)
See Video... taking off in flight off my finger
Spotted on Sep 12, 2013
Submitted on Sep 18, 2013
2 Comments
Fantastic!!
Gorgeous!!! :))