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Angulose Prominent Moth (Peridea angulosa) At a UV light setup (395nm) at the edge of a dense mixed forest.  Geotagged,Peridea angulosa,Summer,United States,moth week 2019 Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Angulose Prominent Moth (Peridea angulosa)

At a UV light setup (395nm) at the edge of a dense mixed forest.

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''Peridea angulosa'', the angulose prominent, is a moth of the family Notodontidae. The species was first described by James Edward Smith in 1797. It is found from southern Canada, south to Florida and west to Texas.

The wingspan is 35–45 mm. Adults are on wing from May to August.

The larvae feed on ''Quercus'' species.

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

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Uploaded Jul 31, 2019. Captured Jul 26, 2019 03:31 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/181s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm