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Rosy Maple Moth

Dryocampa rubicunda

Description:

Wingspan 1 1/8-2" (30-50 mm). Wings are pale yellow; fore wings are pink along the front & back edges. Yellow hairs adorn the body.

Habitat:

Deciduous forests & open brushy areas wherever Maples grow.

Notes:

This one had closer to the 2" wingspan.

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3 Comments

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 12 years ago

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Steffi
Steffi 12 years ago

Fantastic - what a beautiful moth!

AlessandraRungChaves
AlessandraRungChaves 12 years ago

How lovely!

VonSelmer
Spotted by
VonSelmer

Rindge, New Hampshire, USA

Spotted on Jun 9, 2011
Submitted on Jun 10, 2011

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