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Possible Moth? Large Orange Body, 2 sets of wings, Orange and White markings on body and wings. - Citheronia regalis
Copyright © 2012 Joellen

Possible Moth? Large Orange Body, 2 sets of wings, Orange and White markings on body and wings. - Citheronia regalis
Eaton Ohio, Preble County, Ohio, USA
June 13, 2012
Size: Large
I would like to know the common name and the scientific name for this beautiful insect, please.

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Possible Moth? Large Orange Body, 2 sets of wings, Orange and White markings on body and wings. - Citheronia regalis Possible Moth? Large Orange Body, 2 sets of wings, Orange and White markings on body and wings. 2 - Citheronia regalis
Contributed by Joellen on 13 June, 2012 - 12:36pm
Last updated 13 June, 2012 - 1:40pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Ryan St Laurent, 13 June, 2012 - 1:40pm

Regal moth (Citheronia regalis)
… metrioptera, 13 June, 2012 - 12:40pm

 
ID of Moth
Thank you so much! =)
… Joellen, 13 June, 2012 - 12:45pm

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