Southern Pearly Eye (Enodia portlandia)

Southern Pearly Eye (Enodia portlandia)

Similar to the Northern Pearly Eye of the mountains and northern piedmont, but note the orange antennal clubs. This species is found only in areas with cane (Arundinaria tecta/gigantea), our native bamboo.

Craven Co., NC 9/6/03.

This one's a bit on the worn side...

Gates Co., NC 9/29/2001.

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