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Unknown Moth 1 - 5-07-09 - Malacosoma americanum - female
Copyright © 2009 Lee R.

Unknown Moth 1 - 5-07-09 - Malacosoma americanum - Female
Cass County, Texas, USA
May 7, 2009
Size: 1 1/4" nose to tail
I know it is a moth. I am pretty sure it is a female because of its antennae. I think it was near the end of its life because of its behavior.

Lee

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Unknown Moth 1 - 5-07-09 - Malacosoma americanum - female Unknown Moth 2 - 5-07-09 - Malacosoma americanum - female Unknown Moth 3 - 5-07-09 - Malacosoma americanum - female
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Contributed by Lee R. on 7 May, 2009 - 7:04pm
Last updated 15 May, 2009 - 7:20pm

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