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Swallow-Tailled Moth

Ourapteryx sambucaria

Photo by Sam10
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Completely lost on this moth.. Found in my home.

Species ID Suggestions

Swallow-tailed Moth

Ourapteryx sambucaria

Comments (3)

Brilliant isn't it! Thanks for the ID help guys :)
Wonderful! gatorfellows is certainly correct, Ourapteryx sambucaria is a gorgeous member of the large subfamily Ennominae! :-)
This is a geometer moth in the large sub family Ennominae. Start your search here with http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ennominae

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