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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:47 pm   Post subject: Moth Identification


I found this exact moth in my backyard today (not my photo), but I can't find a name for it anywhere. If someone could kindly help me, I would greatly appreciate it. Very Happy

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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:11 pm   Post subject:


It looks like an Io moth to me!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automeris_io

Hope this helps!

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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:12 pm   Post subject:


That's and Io Moth..... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automeris_io

Very bright coloring and really pretty.


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Thanks a lot Mr. Green

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