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Photo#40579
Grape Leaffolder - Desmia
Copyright © 2006 Matthew Roth

Grape Leaffolder - Desmia
Mountville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
August 15, 2005
Size: 25mm wingspan
A specimen from my collection.
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Contributed by Matthew Roth on 8 January, 2006 - 9:01pm
Last updated 9 May, 2006 - 10:29am

Frass
Frassing due to image and specimen quality.
… Matthew Roth, 8 May, 2006 - 4:59pm login or register to post comments

 
I gotta disagree
Specimen is worn but all essential characters are clearly visible--not like the scales have been worn off--and the photo is sharp and clear. why frass this?
… Ethan Friedman, 9 May, 2006 - 8:14am login or register to post comments

 
Okay
I'll move it back. I may replace this if a get a better specimen this year, though. Thank you!
… Matthew Roth, 9 May, 2006 - 10:29am login or register to post comments

 
remember
that in addition to the photos providing a visual record, each photo also creates a state and monthly record for that species--information that's lost when it's frassed. If you caught this particular specimen especially early or late in the year for this species, that's interesting info!
… Ethan Friedman, 10 May, 2006 - 6:17am login or register to post comments

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