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Dogbane Tiger Moth

Cycnia tenera

Photo by LynnPritchett
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A male and female on the ground

Habitat:

In my backyard, where dogbane grows in my garden.

Notes:

This males wings did not seem to unfurl completely.

Reference Links:

Species Cycnia tenera - Delicate Cycnia - Hodges#8230 - BugGuide.Net

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