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Moth ? - Platystoechotes lineatus
Copyright © 2008 Beth Sands

Moth ? - Platystoechotes lineatus
Silver lake, Amador County, California, USA
June 21, 2008
Size: 1 1/4"
This guy at first was found on my husbands shirt ... it looked like it wanted to forage . It is an odd and interesting thing since I was not convinced that it is a moth , thanks for any help , sincerely Beth

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Contributed by Beth Sands on 21 June, 2008 - 11:29pm
Last updated 24 June, 2008 - 11:48am

#192997 Identification – Platystoechotes lineata
Identification confirmed. Beth (and others): The biology of this species if very poorly known. Please post any other general biological notes that may be pertinent.
… John D. Oswald, 18 December, 2008 - 5:29pm

Moved
Moved from Giant Lacewings.
… john and jane balaban, 24 June, 2008 - 11:48am

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