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Spiny Oakworm Moth

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33.1054, -88.5609

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suzmonk
Hi, Kristen. I'm a Mississippi spotter and I've seen this moth, too. Definitely genus Anisota, probably Spiny Oakworm Moth ... Anisota stigma. Here's a link with some more info, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anisota.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2014

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