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Esther Moth - Hypagyrtis esther
Copyright © 2005 Joanne Shuman

Esther Moth - Hypagyrtis esther
Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia, USA
August 5, 2005
Size: Aprox. 4cm
I am struggling with this ID. I was sure it was Macaria, then I moved to Euchlaena, then Hypagyrtis. I thought it may be a melanic form but no white spot for Euchlaena. Wingsapn is too large for Blurry Chocolate. Moth worn? Appreciate any help and comments. The additonal insect in the picture looks like a midge.
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Contributed by Joanne Shuman on 7 August, 2005 - 10:55pm
Last updated 8 August, 2005 - 1:53am

geometridae
This is a real tough group to get to species, but I would go with Hypagyrtis esther #6655. They don't always have a white spot either.
… Dennis Profant, 8 August, 2005 - 12:47am login or register to post comments

 
That's the one....
...that I had finally settled on but the white spots sent me back to looking at the others. :) Thank you so much.
… Joanne Shuman, 8 August, 2005 - 1:44am login or register to post comments

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