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Moth - Besma quercivoraria - male
Copyright © 2004 Mike Boone

Moth - Besma quercivoraria - Male
Greenwood County, South Carolina, USA
April 23, 2004
Moth on a railing on my deck. 3.5 cm between the tips of the wings.
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Contributed by Mike Boone on 24 April, 2004 - 12:46pm
Last updated 27 April, 2004 - 6:25pm

Oak Besma
Probably Besma quercivoraria. Photo matches Covell's description and photos for a male (1).
… Troy Bartlett, 24 April, 2004 - 6:43pm login or register to post comments

 
Some good photos
Maryland Moths shows the sexual dimorphism well.
… Troy Bartlett, 24 April, 2004 - 6:46pm login or register to post comments

 
Looks Right
That looks right to me. A search on that species on the web turns up hits from all over the US and Canada. Wide range.
… Mike Boone, 24 April, 2004 - 7:30pm login or register to post comments

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