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Giant Silkworm

Automeris zugana Druce 1886

Habitat:

Asuncion, Paroquia Azuay, Ecuador; Altitude 6358 ft; 3.21501 S 79.24982 W

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Machi
Machi 9 years ago
Zugana Silkmoth
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Machi
Machi 9 years ago

I could be wrong, but it occurs in Ecuador unlike the similar looking Automeris zozine. You should look more into the genus for similar looking moths that occur in the region just to be sure.

johnjbladon
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johnjbladon

Azuay, Ecuador

Spotted on Feb 3, 2014
Submitted on Jun 22, 2014

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