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Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Ctenucha virginica

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Description:

The largest & most broad-winged of wasp moths in North America. Body metallic blue; head & sides of collar orange. Forewing deep grayish brown, metallic blue at base. Hindwing black. Fringes on all wings partly white.

Habitat:

Roadside swamp area.

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