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Unknown Cat. - Diphthera festiva
Copyright © 2008 Joyce Hamilton

Unknown Cat. - Diphthera festiva
Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas, USA
Size: approx. 2inch
several feeding on Pyramid Bush
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Contributed by Stan O. Sterba on 13 September, 2008 - 2:55pm
Last updated 10 October, 2008 - 8:49pm

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… john and jane balaban, 10 October, 2008 - 8:49pm login or register to post comments

We would suggest Diphthera festiva - Hieroglyphic Moth
in the guide here, and Melochia pyrimidata L. (pyramid flower) is one of the hostplants.
… john and jane balaban, 13 September, 2008 - 3:09pm login or register to post comments

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