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Oakworm - Anisota virginiensis
Copyright © 2006 Ray Simpson

Oakworm - Anisota virginiensis
Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, USA
I assume this is a Pink-striped Oakworm (Anisota virginiensis) based on the color and the "horns"
Contributed by Ray Simpson on 23 June, 2006 - 10:50am
Last updated 9 December, 2006 - 6:11pm

Moved
Moved from Pink-striped Oakworm Moth. Moved to the new subspecies page set up by Dr. Tony Thomas. See his discussion here.
… john and jane balaban, 9 December, 2006 - 6:11pm

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