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Big moth - Catocala amatrix
Copyright © 2008 John F. Carr

Big moth - Catocala amatrix
Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
August 21, 2008
Size: 35 mm (approx)
Perched immobile near a light outdoors at night.
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Contributed by John F. Carr on 21 August, 2008 - 8:34pm
Last updated 24 August, 2008 - 10:30am

Catocala
I'm not skilled at Catocala ID but this has a lot of markings like The Sweetheart Catocala amatrix. See what you think and lets hope others comment.
… David E. Reed, 21 August, 2008 - 9:57pm login or register to post comments

 
Catocala
I agree with ID. Appears to be Catocala amatrix form 'selecta.'
… J.D. Roberts, 22 August, 2008 - 11:19am login or register to post comments

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