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Datana Moth

Datana sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Notodontidae (Prominents) - Total length: 20-25 mm (Approximate) Coloring is beige, tawny brown/orange with parallel lines and spot on each wing. Orange head. Beige abdomen. Hosts: Deciduous trees and shrubs.

Habitat:

Woodlands (attracted to light)

Notes:

Several species of datana moths are nearly identical including: Yellow-necked Caterpillar Moth (Datana ministra), Angus Datana (Datana angusii), Drexel's Datana (Datana drexelii), and Contracted Datana (Datana contracta)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
HemaShah
Beauty!!Congrats ,Carol!! Thanks for sharing! Most likely a female?

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