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Copper Underwing - Amphipyra pyramidoides
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Copper Underwing - Amphipyra pyramidoides
Geneseo, Henry County, Illinois, USA
July 21, 2005
Size: 4cm
This moth was found on a rotting oak tree. Any ideas? Thanks.
Contributed by knapperbill on 24 July, 2005 - 1:47pm
Last updated 9 November, 2005 - 1:03am

Copper Underwing
To add to Dennis' comment, there's lots of links to other photos etc. on the Guide page.
… Robin McLeod, 24 July, 2005 - 7:41pm

Noctuid
Copper Underwing, Amphipyra pyramidoides Hodges #9638
… Dennis Profant, 24 July, 2005 - 4:20pm

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