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Marigold Moth - Paonias excaecatus
Copyright © 2009 Kim Seaver

Marigold Moth - Paonias excaecatus
Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
July 13, 2009
This moth is hanging on a marigold bud. I have never seen this specimen before.
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Contributed by Kim Seaver on 14 July, 2009 - 6:45am
Last updated 19 October, 2009 - 11:15pm

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Blinded sphinx moth
Demonstrates the "wilted leaf" camouflage very well! Nice image of Paonias excaecatus.
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Camoflaged indeed...
I was staring at this for like 30 seconds before I actually saw it...
… Andrew Meeds, 14 July, 2009 - 8:12am login or register to post comments

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