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White-striped Black Moths mating - Trichodezia albovittata - male - female
Copyright © 2009 Karl Hillig

White-striped Black Moths mating - Trichodezia albovittata - Male Female
Ballston Lake, southern Saratoga County, New York, USA
July 13, 2009
In shaded ravine during the day. Are these Rheumaptera? ID help appreciated.
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Contributed by Karl Hillig on 17 July, 2009 - 6:29pm
Last updated 18 July, 2009 - 6:33am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Karl Hillig, 18 July, 2009 - 6:33am login or register to post comments

What about maybe
Trichodezia albovittata - White-striped Black, in the guide here
… john and jane balaban, 18 July, 2009 - 2:32am login or register to post comments

 
Bingo!
Thanks for your help. I have another view that shows a little of the top of the wing, and the white stripe is definitely closer to Trichodezia. Also, this mating pair was on Jewelweed, a favorite food of the larvae.
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