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Photo#405584
moth - Xanthotype

moth - Xanthotype
Cross Plains, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
June 4, 2010
Size: ~50-60mm wide est.
The moth settled into some underbrush and unfortunately I didn't notice that a bit of foliage covered part of the wing when I took the photo.

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Crocus moth
06740.01, Xanthotype spp. Can't go closer without disection.

 
Crocus moth
Thanks for the ID. Looks like these are somewhat common moths judging from all the photos submitted but this is the first time I have ever seen this type of moth.

 
Beauty
always deserves recognition, uncommon or not. :)

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