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Melipotis perpendicularis - Melipotis indomita
Copyright © 2011 William Geoghegan

Melipotis perpendicularis - Melipotis indomita
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA
July 25, 2011
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Contributed by William Geoghegan on 2 August, 2011 - 7:26pm

Melipotis indomita - Hodges #8600
Moved from ID Request.

I will add the two species side by side thumbnails for you to compare.
… Maury J. Heiman, 2 August, 2011 - 7:30pm login or register to post comments

 
compared

M. perpendicularis ------M. indomita

In Melipotis perpendicularis the pm line as it leaves the inner margin bulges up and forms a flat faced bulge. In M. indomita it is more rounded or clinched fist shape. There are a few other differences. Hope this helps.
… Maury J. Heiman, 2 August, 2011 - 7:40pm login or register to post comments

 
The clinched fist description
The clinched fist description is perfect. Thank you for the help.
… William Geoghegan, 2 August, 2011 - 8:49pm login or register to post comments

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