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Horned Spanworm Moth - Nematocampa resistaria - Nematocampa resistaria
Copyright © 2007 Kevin H. Wirth

Horned Spanworm Moth - Nematocampa resistaria - Nematocampa resistaria
Port Orchard, WA, Kitsap County, Washington, USA
Size: 1.5"
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Contributed by Kevin H. Wirth on 17 June, 2007 - 3:12pm
Last updated 28 June, 2007 - 8:32pm

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Moved from Moths.
… john and jane balaban, 28 June, 2007 - 8:32pm login or register to post comments

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Looks like Nematocampa resistaria (Horned Spanworm Moth). Compare
… John Davis, 18 June, 2007 - 10:40am login or register to post comments

 
Horned Spanworm Moth
Looks like a close enough match to me. Note the more blunted wing edges on my specimen, compared to the pointed tips on the one you've supplied.
… Kevin H. Wirth, 18 June, 2007 - 2:20pm login or register to post comments

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