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Eyed Paectes Moth

Paectes oculatrix

Photo by LisaPowers
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown moth with earthtone coloration and eye spots on the wings.

Habitat:

Rural back yard attracted to light trap.

Notes:

The caterpillar feeds on poison ivy.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
drP
Gorgeous moth.

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PublishedJune 24, 2013

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