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Harpyia milhauseri

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Tawny prominent
Male
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H. milhauseri
Binomial name
Harpyia milhauseri
Fabricius, 1775
Synonyms
  • Hybocampa milhauseri
  • Hoplitis milhauseri

Harpyia milhauseri, the tawny prominent, is a moth of the family Notodontidae. It is mainly found in Central Europe.

Female

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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