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very dark moth - Melanchra assimilis
Copyright © 2005 Robin McLeod

very dark moth - Melanchra assimilis
New Jersey, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada
July 2, 2005
On wall of restaurant surrounded by coniferous forest. I think it's one of the two species pictured here.
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Contributed by Robin McLeod on 21 August, 2005 - 8:28pm
Last updated 24 August, 2005 - 4:56pm

Nice Photo!
... I think the subdued st. line and very flat appearance of the central wing area makes this 10295 - Melanchra assimilis. I would expect 10294 - M. pulverulenta to show a fair amount of dark markings, breaking up that flatness (plus stronger white markings). When I take this photo into an editor and remove contrast there is simply nothing revealed but unmarked "flat" area.
… Bob Patterson, 22 August, 2005 - 4:59am login or register to post comments

 
M. assimilis
I see what you mean about the flatness: compared to pulverulenta, assimilis has a relatively featureless wing with a less mottled appearance. Thanks for the pointer, Bob.
… Robin McLeod, 23 August, 2005 - 8:15am login or register to post comments

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