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Pink moth - Anisota
Copyright © 2007 tsireldi

Pink moth - Anisota
Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA
July 13, 2007
Very striking moth found on the bathroom wall at a campsite on the island at night.
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Contributed by tsireldi on 19 July, 2007 - 9:51am
Last updated 7 August, 2007 - 2:19pm

Moved
Moved from Giant Silkworm and Royal Moths.
… john and jane balaban, 7 August, 2007 - 2:19pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Moths.
… john and jane balaban, 1 August, 2007 - 1:50pm login or register to post comments

Looks like
the genus Anisota. The Info pagehas a good discussion of the uncertainties in the genus. One of the more experienced "mothiers" will probably be able to take you further. :)
… Steve Scott, 19 July, 2007 - 10:30am login or register to post comments

 
Perhaps A. senatoria? Based
Perhaps A. senatoria? Based on spots and location.
… Bobby Grizzard, 19 July, 2007 - 11:43am login or register to post comments

 
I agree
After comparing the images of A. senatoria and A. stigma and the other similar species/variants, I am pretty convinced this is senatoria. Thanks you for the quick ID.
By the way, is this a female?
… tsireldi, 19 July, 2007 - 2:13pm login or register to post comments

 
Not really sure
but according to the comments on
… Bobby Grizzard, 19 July, 2007 - 5:18pm login or register to post comments

 
male vs. female
I only thought it might be a female based on the hind wing shape--if it is indeed A. senatoria, the male's are supposed to be much sharper, according to these comments.
… tsireldi, 23 July, 2007 - 2:29pm login or register to post comments

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