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Unknown Moth - Plutella
Copyright © 2009 sanka

Unknown Moth - Plutella
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
April 16, 2009
Size: 1/2"
A little moth I found on my desk after leaving the back door open too long. Any guesses as to species?

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Contributed by sanka on 21 April, 2009 - 7:41pm
Last updated 28 August, 2009 - 9:51pm

Moved
Moved from Moths.
… Ken Schneider, 28 August, 2009 - 9:51pm login or register to post comments

After a few days of searching
I think I might have a lead with Plutella xylostella, or at least genus plutella.
… sanka, 21 April, 2009 - 7:54pm login or register to post comments

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