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Know what kind of moth this is?
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Know what kind of moth this is?
Took this outside my office, this thing is huge, wingspan about 3.5 inches.... hairy sucker too lol!
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Re: Know what kind of moth this is?
tobacco worm?
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Re: Know what kind of moth this is?
katie,
That is a Cectopia Moth. Very common in the Eastern USA. I think it is a part of a giant type moths family like also the Luna Moth which I think is the tobacco moth Hillman is talking about.
Thanks for an interesting post katie.
That is a Cectopia Moth. Very common in the Eastern USA. I think it is a part of a giant type moths family like also the Luna Moth which I think is the tobacco moth Hillman is talking about.
Thanks for an interesting post katie.
Re: Know what kind of moth this is?
Thanks Relax, I'm glad someone knew. E gave me a starting point, but that ? threw me, lol. I am 56 and have never seen anything like this! His body was as big around as my little finger! I am always watching for cocoons, never know what is going to come out.
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