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Hyalophora euryalus

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Hyalophora euryalus

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Hyalophora

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Hyalophora euryalus Hyalophora euryalus Ceanothus silk moth

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Hyalophora, Hyalophora columbia, Hyalophora gloveri, Callosamia, Callosamia promethea

Giant silkmoth life cycle hyalophora euryalus


Hyalophora euryalus (ceanothus silkmoth) is a moth of the family Saturniidae. It is found in the dry intermontane valleys and interior of British Columbia (as far north as Prince George along the Fraser River) south to Baja California.

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The wingspan is 89–127 mm. Adults are on wing from January to July depending on the location. There is one generation per year.

The larvae feed on Ceanothus, Rhamnus californica, Prunus emarginata, Arctostaphylos, Alnus, Betula, Corylus, Ribes, Pseudotsuga menziesii, Arbutus menziesii and Salix.

Hyalophora euryalus Moth Photographers Group Hyalophora euryalus 7770

Ceanothus silkmoth hyalophora euryalus boisduval 1855 e



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Hyalophora euryalus Wikipedia