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IO Moth (female)

Automeris io

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Field Notes

Description:

Moth

Notes:

This moth was on my window screen.

Species ID Suggestions

owl eye moth
JacobMcGrew
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Io Moth

Automeris io

Reference Link
Yasser
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Comments (4)
Jacob Gorneau
Beautiful spotting! I have updated the scientific name as well as added it to the mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841449
jm
Thank you Yasser, I believe you're correct. I read the Wiki article you linked me to and it appears to be a female Io moth. Thanks for your help.
Yasser
I've never heard of a Julia butterfly, but this looks like a beautiful Io Moth! Awesome find and thanks for sharing!
EGSMNJ
I think it is a julia buterfly

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PublishedMarch 7, 2011

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