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New-to-Me moth #836752

Asked June 21, 2023, 7:31 AM EDT

Can you identify this creature? Found him hanging on our garage door around 7am this morning. About 2-3/4 inches long.

Oakland County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello Marianne,

That looks like one of our native silk moths (Satuniidae), possibly Callosamia spp.

Best regards,

Howard

Howard Russell, Entomologist Replied June 21, 2023, 8:32 AM EDT
Thank you!

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The Question Asker Replied June 21, 2023, 11:23 AM EDT

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