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Zephyr Eyed Silkmoth, dorsal male - Automeris zephyria - male

Zephyr Eyed Silkmoth, dorsal male - Automeris zephyria - Male
Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District, Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
August 5, 2015
Size: 71.5 mm wing span
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This moth came to a mercury vapor lamp set-up on 05 August 2015 in Turkey Canyon at 5400 ft. elevation on Forest Road 527, Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District within Queen 7.5 minute quadrangle, Eddy Co., NM. Several other insect images from this event are posted.

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