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Ailanthus Webworm Moth

Atteva aurea

Photo by AshleyAkers
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Long, thin orange bug with distinct white markings encircled in black.

Species ID Suggestions

Ailanthus Webworm Moth

Atteva aurea

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Steffi
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Comments (2)
AshleyAkers
Thanks! Was the first time I had ever seen one.
Steffi
Cool spotting! What a beautiful moth!
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PublishedJune 22, 2011

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