Io Moth (Automeris io) | Project Noah

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Photo by AshleyT

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27.5064, -99.5075

Field Notes

Description:

Lifer, and one that meant a lot to me :) They have been my favorite moth since I got into moths last summer, and I was ecstatic to finally find one! Mostly yellow with large eye spots on the hind wings.

Habitat:

Found on the side of our bunkhouse at night. It was pretty cold, so he stayed there until lunch time the next day til it was warm enough for him to fly off. Thorn scrub habitat.

Reference Links:

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

Species ID Suggestions

New Mexico Io Moth

Automeris io neomexicana

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Sweet moth! Congrats! Love this species.

Beautiful, I got one in Florida, but it was darker and orange brown color

Very pretty Ashley.. I like so much this series..

Wow great spot! I would love to see one of these too. It's such a rewarding feeling to finally see a favorite species.

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