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Tulip-tree Beauty

Epimecis hortaria

Photo by Musicwolf
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Field Notes

Description:

About a 2" wingspan. Light brown with darker brown markings and almost a ruffled look to the edges of its wings.

Habitat:

Mixed forest.

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Epimecis hortaria

Species ID Suggestions

Tulip-tree Beauty Moth

Epimecis hortaria

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Nina C. Wilde
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PublishedMay 3, 2014

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