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Euclea delphinii - male
Copyright © 2006 Jim Kramer

Euclea delphinii - Male
Efland, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
July 2, 2006
Size: 1/2"
The green was more vibrant under just the fluorescent light.
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Contributed by Jim Kramer on 3 July, 2006 - 11:40am
Last updated 11 February, 2008 - 7:27pm

Thanks to you both
I was curious about the difference in antenna in the image Sean linked to vs. mine, but according to Troy that is a sexual dimorphism: Larger (wider) antenna -> male.
… Jim Kramer, 3 July, 2006 - 4:22pm login or register to post comments

Spiny Oak-slug Moth
Spiny Oak-slug Moth
Euclea delphinii


....sorry, I didn't see your comment until after I posted.
… Julia Booth, 3 July, 2006 - 3:54pm login or register to post comments

Limacodid
Looks like a Spiny Oak Slugworm Moth.
e.g.:
… Sean McCann, 3 July, 2006 - 12:03pm login or register to post comments

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