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Emerging moth - Sthenopis auratus
Copyright © 2008 Chris Adam

Emerging moth - Sthenopis auratus
Acton Vale, Quebec, Canada
July 5, 2008
This moth was found at the base of a tree in dark conditions, and was photographed over a few hours. I managed to return the next day (last image to see the final stage. Any ideas? Looks like it might be a noctuid.

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Contributed by Chris Adam on 30 December, 2008 - 8:40am
Last updated 30 October, 2009 - 6:30am

Two different moths.
THIS moth is likely a "ghost moth," and a really nice find! The other moth? I don't know. Please unlink the third image of that different moth, as linking is for multiple images of the same 'specimen' only.
… Eric R. Eaton, 30 December, 2008 - 11:22am login or register to post comments

 
Looks like a Sthenopis auratu
Looks like a Sthenopis auratus - Gold-spotted Ghost Moth - Hodges#00022.
… Chris Adam, 30 December, 2008 - 11:58am login or register to post comments

 
Moved to species page.
I dunno, though, the more I look at this. The genus is correct for sure, but it may turn out to be a species new for Bugguide....
… Eric R. Eaton, 30 December, 2008 - 2:20pm login or register to post comments

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