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Pink-patched Looper

Eosphoropteryx thyatyroides

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
Published on Project Noah
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42.3498, -74.0187

Field Notes

Description:

A gorgeous moth which has a thoracic tuft that reminds me of a toasted marshmallow.

Habitat:

The larva feeds on Meadow-rue, Thalictrum sp.

Notes:

Lifer! I've been wanting to see this one for a while now!

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Comments (3)

Beautiful moth. Marshmallow, huh? I wonder if it tastes as good...

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