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Himmelman's Plume Moth - Hodges#6092 (Geina tenuidactylus)
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Copyright © 2009
john and jane balaban
Plume moth -
Geina tenuidactylus
Pack Forest near Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington, USA
July 11, 2009
This looks a lot like John's 304257 but ours had a wingspan that was barely 10mm, so we don't know if ours was a different species or just a runt!
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Contributed by
john and jane balaban
on 30 July, 2009 - 4:29pm
Last updated 15 August, 2009 - 9:11pm
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john and jane balaban
, 15 August, 2009 - 9:11pm
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I think they are the same species, but not sure if they are the same individuals. In Powell & Opler they give the forewing length varying from 5.5 to 8 mm. On my sheet the thread count is about 3 per mm.
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John Davis
, 30 July, 2009 - 5:00pm
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thats a good idea for measuri
thats a good idea for measuring..awesome
you guys have it all figured out..i am learning so much.
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Edna Woodward
, 30 July, 2009 - 7:14pm
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