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Beautiful Wood-Nymph

Eudryas grata

Photo by suzmonk
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Description:

Small moth spotted at the gas station. Its out-flung arms caught my eye ... once I had it identified, turns out it's typical of this moth, along with its odd, lumpy head. Beautiful pattern on edges of closed wings. So-so photo quality.

Reference Links:

Beautiful Wood Nymph (Eudryas grata) - Information on Beautiful Wood Nymph, Eudryas grata, Search - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (4)
suzmonk
Thank you, Martha, they are rather wonderful. Terrible photo, though, and I haven't run across another ... still looking.
The MnMs
These are also so pretty and unique!
suzmonk
Thanks, James. Not great pic, but an interesting creature. I was just happy to have a couple postings for ... MOTH WEEK!
James McNair
Fascinating...what a curious creature. Thanks!

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Butterflies and Moths of Southeast USA
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PublishedJuly 19, 2014

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