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Rosy Maple Moth

Dryocampa rubicunda

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Field Notes

Description:

Pink and yellow striped wings. Fuzzy yellow and pink body. It almost looks fake.

Habitat:

We found it on the window at doctor's office. Very cool morning in southern North Carolina, USA.

Species ID Suggestions

Rosy Maple Moth

Dryocampa rubicunda

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Comments (2)
Tyler45
This moth is a Rosy Maple Moth
bayucca
Sometimes you see some nice things when going to the doctor, at least outside the office ;-)...

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PublishedApril 21, 2013

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