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Promethea Silkmoth

Callosamia promethea

Photo by Doren B
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Field Notes

Description:

Wingspan approximately 10 cm.

Habitat:

Came to porch light of a house located in a mixed habitat of hardwoods (poplar, hickory, oak, elm) and brushy fields.

Reference Links:

Callosamia promethea - Wikipedia, Species Callosamia promethea - Promethea Moth - Hodges#7764 - BugGuide.Net

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