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Fuzzy orange-y moth found in a spiderweb in Richmond, VA. Morning. - Megalopyge opercularis
Copyright © 2006 lomelindi

Fuzzy orange-y moth found in a spiderweb in Richmond, VA. Morning. - Megalopyge opercularis
Richmond, Virginia, USA
July 10, 2006
Size: Slight less than 1"
Found dangling upside down in a spiderweb on my front porch. Precious little thing, seemed content to hang around to have his/her photo taken.

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Fuzzy orange-y moth found in a spiderweb in Richmond, VA. Morning. - Megalopyge opercularis Fuzzy orange-y moth found in a spiderweb in Richmond, VA. Morning. - Megalopyge opercularis
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Contributed by lomelindi on 28 July, 2006 - 2:45pm
Last updated 2 August, 2006 - 6:36am

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