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Giraffe-Skin Rug, Anyone? - Epicallima argenticinctella
Copyright © 2005 Stephen Cresswell

Giraffe-Skin Rug, Anyone? - Epicallima argenticinctella
Near Ruraldale, Upshur County, West Virginia, USA
June 14, 2005
Markings remind me of an African wildlife pelt of some kind. This moth was attracted to lights. ID help appreciated.
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Contributed by Stephen Cresswell on 18 June, 2005 - 7:20am
Last updated 4 August, 2005 - 3:04pm

1046 - Orange-headed Epicallima Moth
Epicallima [Callima] argenticinctella, and an excellent photo of a nice specimen. I too was reminded of Giraffe skin, but by another of these small species (see above).
… Bob Patterson, 18 June, 2005 - 8:36am login or register to post comments

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