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16-JUL-2013 Lejun

Regal Moth (7706) Male "Claspers"

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Citheronia regalis
Hodges #7706
Male, Dorsal View
This is a closer look at the claspers on this male moth
The claspers are used for gripping the female moth during mating.
Male moths are apparently seldom seen.
Auburn, Alabama

Nikon COOLPIX S8200
1/80s f/3.3 at 4.5mm iso100 full exif

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