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Spiny Oakworm Moth - Anisota stigma
Copyright © 2012 Jeff Trahan

Spiny Oakworm Moth - Anisota stigma
Fillmore, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA
July 18, 2012
Size: About 1.5 inches
Spiny Oakworm Moth
Anisota stigma
Contributed by Jeff Trahan on 21 July, 2012 - 2:14pm

Spiny Oakworm Moth - Hodges #7716
Moved from ID Request.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 21 July, 2012 - 2:42pm

Oakworm Moth
Looks like a Spiny Oakworm (7716), based on the higher intersection of the HW with the FW. Notice how the Orange-tipped Oakworm (7719) HW intersects lower on FW?
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 21 July, 2012 - 2:29pm

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