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Moth - Acleris semipurpurana
Copyright © 2007 Charles Schurch Lewallen

Moth - Acleris semipurpurana
Deep Fork Wildlife Refuge, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, USA
April 22, 2007
Size: aprox. 12mm
I think I have seen this in the Guide, but can not find it now.
I think this is Acleris semipurpurana, from Bobs site.
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Contributed by Charles Schurch Lewallen on 22 April, 2007 - 7:17pm
Last updated 22 April, 2007 - 9:10pm

Acleris semipurpurana
Thanks.
… Charles Schurch Lewallen, 22 April, 2007 - 9:11pm login or register to post comments

3503 - Acleris semipurpurana
... another nice variation of the markings. Makes you wonder at times whether this is several species rolled up into one.
… Bob Patterson, 22 April, 2007 - 8:54pm login or register to post comments

Yes, I think you're probably right
I immmediately thought of my one when I saw yours:



however, apparently there's a lookalike that's hard to distinguish (see guide).
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 22 April, 2007 - 8:49pm login or register to post comments

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