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Io Moth

Automeris io

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow and pink moth with black circles on the hind wing. My favorite moth by far, only the second I've ever seen.

Habitat:

Came to a light at night in a mostly oak forest.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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