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Tulip-tree Silkmoth

DiOhio

By Diohio


Tulip-tree Silkmoth

The other day while weeding I found this Tulip-tree Silkmoth. I put her in the 'cathouse' to see if she'd drop eggs for me but apparently she had already dropped them so I released her. This moth uses Tulip-tree leaves as a host but they can also be reared on Black Cherry and Sassafras.



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Such Big wings 4 a tiny Body :O

10 Jun, 2008

 

Beautiful photo

10 Jun, 2008

 

This is a lovely moth. Reminds me a bit of a Cecropia moth.

11 Jun, 2008



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