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unkn c-pillar - Datana perspicua
Copyright © 2011 Bob Beatson

unkn c-pillar - Datana perspicua
Molino Basin, Santa Catalina Mts., Pima County, Arizona, USA
October 4, 2011
Size: ~1.75 inches
Several of these chowing down on Rhus trilobata. Can someone ID?

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unkn c-pillar - Datana perspicua unkn c-pillar - Datana perspicua
Contributed by Bob Beatson on 4 October, 2011 - 10:53pm
Last updated 5 October, 2011 - 9:28am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… john and jane balaban, 5 October, 2011 - 9:28am

Datana perspicua
Datana perspicua feeds on Rhus sp. This is the ultimate instar. Previous instars are colored red and yellow. Ultimate instar is shown at Bruce Walsh's Moths of Southeastern Arizona here. Also pictured on BugGuide.
… cwmelton, 4 October, 2011 - 11:24pm

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