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Xanthotype
Photo#405584
Copyright © 2010
Ilona L.
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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Contributed by
Ilona L.
on 5 June, 2010 - 12:32am
Last updated 14 December, 2010 - 4:09pm
Moved
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Ilona L.
, 6 June, 2010 - 7:37am
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Crocus moth
06740.01, Xanthotype spp. Can't go closer without disection.
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Steve Scott
, 6 June, 2010 - 12:34am
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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.
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Ilona L.
, 6 June, 2010 - 7:41am
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Beauty
always deserves recognition, uncommon or not. :)
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Steve Scott
, 6 June, 2010 - 12:16pm
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