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Project Noah Nature School
Nature lover in Montreal. I just love to be out looking for mother nature's artwork. Trying to master macro photography.
Montreal, Canada
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Thank you all for your efforts in narrowing it down to the subfamily Phygadeuontinae.
Thanks Cindy. I am having a lot of trouble IDing it. I think it may be a rare one.
An expert from one of the moth sites I belong to is quite certain this one is "continua" but I am happy to change it to Hylesia sp. if you think it is more prudent. Let me know.
Carol, in this position I would say it was about 5cm (2 inches) from wing tip to abdominal tip.
Incredible Sergio. Wow! What a treasure you spotted.
Hylesia colimatifex is a nomadic species found in Mexico. The adults, like those of other species of Hylesia, have urticating hairs on their abdomen which are very irritating. When disturbed, the moth pulls its wings forward exposing its abdomen. Ref. http://facultyweb.cortland.edu
Thanks bayucca. I think Hylesia colimatifex is a perfect match but I will check a bit more to make sure. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
I wonder if their range extends into Quebec. I will check. It looks like the underside is very colorful.
Wow! What a beautiful turtle. The patterns and color are great. It is so nice that you were there to help it on a safe journey.
