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Ailanthus Webworm Moths

Photo by ESGray
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Field Notes

Description:

Really bright colors and very slender wings.

Habitat:

Originally from South Florida and the American Tropics. They can be found in the Continental US during their migragtion. They don't survive cold winters.

Notes:

Looks like the two I found are mating! Sorry I disturbed them ... :)
The webworm is an ermine moth.

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