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Saturnid Moth

Therinia transversaria salax

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Description:

approx. 2 inch wingspan

Habitat:

spotted on ceiling of porch at mountain home

Species ID Suggestions

Therinia transversaria salax

Reference Link
bayucca
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Comments (3)
bayucca
Saturniidae, Oxyteninae, Therinia transversaria salax, formerly called: Asthenidia transversaria salax.
KarenL
Looks like one of the swallow-tailed moths - Ourapteryx sp.

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Path of the Tapir Biological Corridor
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2012

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