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Black-Spotted Prominent
Dasylophia anguina (J.E. Smith, 1797)
Attributes of Dasylophia anguinaFamily: Prominents (Notodontidae) Identification: Sexually dimorphic. Lower pm. line sharp, rounded in both sexes. Black oval spots present in lower terminal area. Forewing gray with black streaking in male; shaded with yellowish brown in most of basal and upper median areas in female. Hindwing white in male, gray in female. Life history: Not reported Flight: April-September. Wing span: 3-4.1 cm. Caterpillar hosts: Legumes such as clover, lespedeza, locusts, and wild indigo. Adult food: Not reported Habitat: Not reported Range: Southern Maine and Quebec to Florida, west to Manitoba and Texas. Conservation: Not reported NatureServe Global Status: Not reported Management needs: Not reported | Documented Records for Dasylophia anguina
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