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Forbes' Silkmoth - Rothschildia lebeau
Copyright © 2013 Greg W. Lasley

Forbes' Silkmoth - Rothschildia lebeau
near McCook, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA
June 5, 2006
Showed up overnight near an outside light I had left on. Perched on a wooden post. I believe it is Rothschildia lebeau forbesi, but would appreciate confirmation. This was on a private ranch just NE of McCook, Texas.
Contributed by Greg W. Lasley on 28 January, 2013 - 9:54am
Last updated 2 November, 2019 - 1:15pm

Moved
Moved from Rothschildia lebeau.
… Steve Nanz, 2 November, 2019 - 1:15pm

Moved
Moved from Moths.

Always a treat to see these!
Thank you!
… Maury J. Heiman, 28 January, 2013 - 10:13am

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