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Unknown moth - Pyrausta californicalis
Copyright © 2011 Gary McDonald

Unknown moth - Pyrausta californicalis
Aromas, San Benito County, California, USA
October 15, 2009
Size: 14mm wingspan spread.
Came to black light. (live oak/chaparral habitat).

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Unknown moth - Pyrausta californicalis Unknown moth - Pyrausta californicalis
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Contributed by Gary McDonald on 8 March, 2011 - 5:46pm
Last updated 8 March, 2014 - 1:38pm

Moved
Moved from Moths. 100% DNA match at BOLD to Pyrausta californicalis.
… Gary McDonald, 21 March, 2011 - 11:06am login or register to post comments

how about
Pyrausta subsequalis
… Edna Woodward, 8 March, 2011 - 6:36pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you shotguneddie for the hint
after looking through the Pyraustas, I think it may be Pyrausta californicalis .
… Gary McDonald, 8 March, 2011 - 6:47pm login or register to post comments

 
yea
i have to agree to a better fit
… Edna Woodward, 8 March, 2011 - 8:07pm login or register to post comments

 
I agree
P. californicalis was my first impression as well.
… Chris Mallory, 8 March, 2011 - 7:00pm login or register to post comments

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