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Oidaematophorus eupatorii Feeding on leaves of joe-pye-weed (Eupatorium purpureum). For years I had seen my Eupatorium purpureum leaves turned in to green Swiss cheese. Now I know the culprit but that is why I grow the plants I do. Eupatorium purpureum,Geotagged,Joe Pye Plume,Oidaematophorus eupatorii,Summer,United States,caterpillar,insect,lepidoptera,moth Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Oidaematophorus eupatorii

Feeding on leaves of joe-pye-weed (Eupatorium purpureum). For years I had seen my Eupatorium purpureum leaves turned in to green Swiss cheese. Now I know the culprit but that is why I grow the plants I do.

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The Joe Pye Plume

''Oidaematophorus eupatorii'', the eupatorium plume moth or Joe Pye plume moth, is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in North America, including Florida, Mississippi, Iowa, New York, California and Vancouver Island. It is also known from Mexico, Guatemala and Panama.

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By Gary B

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Uploaded Aug 11, 2020. Captured Jun 21, 2020 17:47 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/5.6
  • 1/128s
  • ISO1000
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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