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Peigler's Oakworm Moth (Anisota peigleri) In a disturbed area near a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US.<br />
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Peigler's Oakworm Moth (Anisota peigleri)

In a disturbed area near a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US.

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''Anisota peigleri'' is a moth of the family Saturniidae. It is found from south-eastern Kentucky, south-western Virginia, eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina south through western South Carolina and central Georgia into north-central Florida.

It is a recently described species and is similar to and was previously identified as ''Anisota senatoria'' .

The wingspan is 43–69 mm. Adults are on wing from mid July to late August in one generation. Adults are on wing.. more

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Aug 24, 2018. Captured Aug 20, 2018 22:42 in 381 Dally Cove Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/4.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm