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A moth that looks on fire! - Cydia pomonella

A moth that looks on fire! - Cydia pomonella
Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, USA
September 2, 2008
The head wasn't so hot!

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A moth that looks on fire! - Cydia pomonella A moth that looks on fire! - Cydia pomonella

Codling Moth
Cydia pomonella, I think. Very mimetic when sitting on bark.
Philippe

 
Thank you, Philippe!
Comparing with other photos in the guide, I agree with your ID.

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