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Promethea Silkmoth

Callosamia Promethea

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Description:

I thought it is some kind of owl moth?? Brown detailed split wings with an eye spot. Red fuzzy body with a black n white pattern around butt area. Beautiful

Habitat:

Coastal woodlands

Notes:

She's got a reddish soft body with a black n white pattern. My husband found her with the first light of day and gently brought her upstairs to wake me up. Let her go

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PublishedJune 15, 2013

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