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Photo by N Kurtz
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Field Notes

Description:

The body is about 7/8" l by 3/8 w

Habitat:

Black walnut trees

Notes:

I believe it lives on the black walnut trees but I have not yet confirmed with a reference. I do have a reference to check. I have only seen it once before about 40 years ago.

Species ID Suggestions

Promethea Moth

Callosamia promethea

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bayucca
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Comments (1)
bayucca
Saturniidae, Saturniinae, Attacini, Callosamia promethea. Please, verify.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2013

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