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Tulip-tree Silkmoth - Hodges#7765 (Callosamia angulifera)
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Copyright © 2013
Rebeccah Cope
Moth ID Confirmation Needed -
Callosamia angulifera
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Raleigh/NC, Wake County, North Carolina, USA
May 15, 2013
Size: Approx. 3" in length
I think this might be a Polyphemus Moth but I'm not sure as I can't see what the wings look like when open.
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Contributed by
Rebeccah Cope
on 15 May, 2013 - 8:46am
Last updated 15 May, 2013 - 10:50am
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Ryan St Laurent
, 15 May, 2013 - 10:50am
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Thank you for the correction!
Thank you for the correction! It's very much appreciated.
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Rebeccah Cope
, 15 May, 2013 - 10:28am
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no, not Polyphemus
A female Tulip-tree Silk Moth, Callosamia angulifera.
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Rose L
, 15 May, 2013 - 9:23am
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