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Ailanthus Webworm Moth

Atteva aurea

Photo by joanna Ogburn
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Found on the side of house at night near an outdoor light in a residential neighborhood. Sept. Annapolis, MD

Species ID Suggestions

Ailanthus Webworm Moth

Atteva aurea

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Kyle A
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Comments (1)
Kyle A
This is a very pretty moth. Nice spot! If you catch a look at them in sunlight at the right angle their wings have a beautiful iridescent sheen.

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PublishedSeptember 5, 2013

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