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Promethea Moth
Callosamia promethea
40.8684, -75.608
Field Notes
Description:
Family: Saturniidae, Subfamily: Saturniinae (Giant Silkworm Moths). Male. (Sexually dimorphic) Black wings with cream-colored band beyond ST line (dorsal view). Ventral view color: Dark red. Body color: red and white. Large feathery antennae. Wingspan: 7.5-9.5 cm. Does not have mouthparts. Does not eat.
Habitat:
Woodlands
Notes:
Found cocoon in woodlands during the winter and put it on a open front porch area and emerged mid-afternoon.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJune 5, 2014
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