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Purple underwing.

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Date

[Between 1816 and 1818]

Description

A double winged moth with purple under wings and top decorated wings, shown with pupa and caterpillar. According to artist's notes 'Feeds on the variegated leaf oak and other oaks. Spun up in the leaves 21st April, bred 23rd May. Is very rare'

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Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Georgia, USA

Country

USA