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The Ceanothus Silkmoth

Hyalophora euryalus)

Photo by John32
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Field Notes

Description:

Moth with bug body

Habitat:

Northern Virginia Suburbs

Notes:

About 1.25 inch body.

Species ID Suggestions

The Ceanothus Silkmoth

Hyalophora euryalus)

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KarenSaxton
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Tulip-tree Silkmoth

Callosamia angulifera

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (1)
Jacob Gorneau
H. euryalus is a western species. This is genus Callosamia, and most likely C. angulifera. Please verify the species!

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