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Rosy maple moth

Photo by gobospring
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Field Notes

Description:

Moth-like; ~1 inch long. Head is tufted like a cotton ball; feathery wings are solid (not transparent or translucent).

Habitat:

We are near a river.

Species ID Suggestions

Rosy Maple Moth

Regal or Royal moths
alicelongmartin
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Comments (7)
CoralAvery
This can't be real, Its puff balls and paper!! This is wonderful!! Didn't know there was anything like this in America!
GregMasteller
That is hilarious! OK, now I am jealous that you acquired the spotting! That should go into coloring books around the world.
DarrenC
thats amazing! great colours
gobospring
Thanks to the unidentified person who knew it!
LauraMaria
It looks like it's made out of candy!! Incredible that such a thing exists, I'm glad you were able to capture it and share it with us :)

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PublishedMay 7, 2011

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