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Maybe a Melonworm moth (Diaphania hyalinata). - Diaphania hyalinata
Copyright © 2009 cdozo

Maybe a Melonworm moth (Diaphania hyalinata). - Diaphania hyalinata
Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA
October 7, 2009
I'm almost certain that this is a Melonworm moth -- Diaphania hyalinata. But I'm being cautious and putting the photo here in the ID-needed area just to be safe.
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Contributed by cdozo on 19 October, 2009 - 11:17am
Last updated 28 October, 2009 - 7:32pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… John F. Carr, 28 October, 2009 - 7:32pm login or register to post comments

Yes
It's a melonworm moth. Wing pattern distinctive according to the info page on Bugguide. Nice photo.
… John Schneider, 27 October, 2009 - 6:50pm login or register to post comments

 
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