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Locust Borer or Carpenterworm Moth

Prionoxystus robiniae

Photo by DinMitchell
Published on Project Noah
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ForestDragon
Hi Din! You have two different moths here. Picture 1 is a Tulip-tree Beauty, Epimecis hortaria: http://bugguide.net/node/view/564 Picure 2 is indeed a Carpenterworm Moth. You should split them into two different spottings so we can enjoy both individually. Great finds!
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2013

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