North American Moth

An IO Moth

What: Automeris iris hesselorum

Sex: Male

City: Patagonia, Arizona

County: Santa Cruz County

How: Attracted to 160W Mercury Vapor lamp

When: August 2, 2003

Who: Joel Szymczyk

Comments: One of the rarest moths in North America. We didn't see a single specimen of this species on our trip to S.E. Arizona but our friend Joel was kind enough to donate one to us. Captured at Harshaw Creek, near Patagonia, Arizona.

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