Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 745995

Io moth
Automeris io

Observation date: October 19, 2012
Date notes: Mid morning (11ish)
Submitted by: aut2bhomeincarolina
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Clear day. It looked chilled and eager to warm itself in the sun. It was on the railing of boardwalk in the swampy woods.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: October 19, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, South Carolina, Clarendon County

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