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What Is This?
Copyright © 2009 rbrown919

What Is This?
Bowie, Prince Georges County, Maryland, USA
October 8, 2009
Size: 1.5 inches
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Contributed by rbrown919 on 18 October, 2009 - 4:59pm
Last updated 24 November, 2009 - 11:58pm

Moved
Moved from Giant Silkworm and Royal Moths.
… Charley Eiseman, 24 November, 2009 - 11:58pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… John F. Carr, 22 October, 2009 - 7:58pm login or register to post comments

saturniid
Defineately a saturniid, the long cremaster on this one makes me think Eacles imperialis, 1.5 inches is a bit small though, perhaps the size was just inaccurate?

See this one:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/74489
… Ryan, 19 October, 2009 - 4:49pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
Thanks for your response. I'll just put it back where I found it and hope it survives.
… rbrown919, 20 October, 2009 - 7:41am login or register to post comments

looks similar
to some of the saturniids. it's certainly the right size.
… jbremer, 19 October, 2009 - 2:19pm login or register to post comments

Pupa
Some kind of moth pupa. I don't know what kind.
… G Whiz, 18 October, 2009 - 6:45pm login or register to post comments

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