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Gold moth with intricate designs on wings - Basilodes pepita
Copyright © 2017 John Morgan

Gold moth with intricate designs on wings - Basilodes pepita
Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama, USA
September 18, 2017
Size: 3 cm L, 1 cm WS
This gold moth had a striking sheen when viewed at different angles in the shade. He had a dark head and intricate crinkly patterns on his wings.

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Gold moth with intricate designs on wings - Basilodes pepita Gold moth with intricate designs on wings, photo #2 - Basilodes pepita
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Contributed by John Morgan on 21 September, 2017 - 12:10am
Last updated 21 September, 2017 - 4:37pm

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Thanks for adding Alabama, congrats!
… Bob Biagi, 21 September, 2017 - 4:37pm login or register to post comments

 
Basilodes pepita
You're welcome, and thanks for finding this one for me! It is really a beautiful moth.
… John Morgan, 21 September, 2017 - 6:18pm login or register to post comments

Gold Moth it is...
Basilodes pepita
… Edna Woodward, 21 September, 2017 - 2:38am login or register to post comments

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