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Rosy Maple Moth

Dryocampa rubicunda

Photo by VonSelmer
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Field Notes

Description:

Wingspan 1 1/8-2" (30-50 mm). Wings are pale yellow; fore wings are pink along the front & back edges. Yellow hairs adorn the body.

Habitat:

Deciduous forests & open brushy areas wherever Maples grow.

Notes:

This one had closer to the 2" wingspan.

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Dryocampa rubicunda

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Jacob Gorneau
Please add to and join mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841449
Steffi
Fantastic - what a beautiful moth!

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PublishedJune 10, 2011

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