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Tulip-tree Beauty (Epimecis hortaria) Large moth at a 395nm UV light setup at the edge of a dense mixed forest. Epimecis hortaria,Geotagged,Summer,Tulip-tree beauty,United States,moth week 2019 Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Tulip-tree Beauty (Epimecis hortaria)

Large moth at a 395nm UV light setup at the edge of a dense mixed forest.

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"Epimecis hortaria", the tulip-tree beauty, is a moth species of the Ennominae subfamily found in North America. It is found throughout New England south to Florida and west to Texas and Missouri. They can be seen flying from late March to early October. Adults are nocturnal and are attracted to lights.

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

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Uploaded Jul 26, 2019. Captured Jul 26, 2019 04:33 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/181s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm