Harpyia milhauseri
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Species: | H. milhauseri
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Harpyia milhauseri Fabricius, 1775
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Harpyia milhauseri, the tawny prominent, is a moth of the family Notodontidae. It is mainly found in Central Europe.
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The wingspan is 40–52 mm. The moth flies from May to June depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Quercus, Fagus and occasionally Betula.
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