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Tulip-tree Beauty - Hodges#6599 (Epimecis hortaria)
Photo#508877
Copyright © 2011
rvalk
Geometridae pairing -
Epimecis hortaria
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Atlanta, Georgia, USA
April 22, 2011
Size: ~5cm wingspan
Came across this pairing while a few days ago. They look to be Geometridae, but I'm not confident to narrow things down any further.
Any help with ID is much appreciated
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Contributed by
rvalk
on 25 April, 2011 - 6:23am
Last updated 18 July, 2011 - 9:54am
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Randy Hardy
, 25 April, 2011 - 1:33pm
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Tulip-tree Beauty Moth
Looks like Hodges #6599 –
Epimecis hortaria
with male hanging below. Nice photo!
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Randy Hardy
, 25 April, 2011 - 1:28pm
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Thanks
Thanks for the ID Randy!
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rvalk
, 25 April, 2011 - 4:12pm
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