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Need ID for moth - Abagrotis alternata
Copyright © 2008 Jerry Armstrong

Need ID for moth - Abagrotis alternata
Moccasin Lake, Winston, Douglas County, Georgia, USA
August 19, 2008
Size: about 25 mm
Anyone have an idea as to the ID of this moth?
Contributed by Jerry Armstrong on 20 August, 2008 - 1:45am
Last updated 20 August, 2008 - 3:44pm

Abagrotis?
I'm not sure but take a look at the Greater Red Dart - Abagrotis alternata. Hodges 11029. There are more examples on MPG

… David E. Reed, 20 August, 2008 - 12:25pm

 
Thank you again
Thank you again David, I looked at the images and I'm satisfied that this is the same moth. All the markings are correct right down to the two tiny black dots that appear on the crown right below his head.
… Jerry Armstrong, 20 August, 2008 - 3:43pm

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