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Moth - Acontia aprica
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Moth - Acontia aprica
The Woodlands, Montgomery County, Texas, USA
May 28, 2006
Fairly small- that's grass it's on. We'd really appreciate any help toward ID. Thanks!
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Contributed by The Longs on 13 June, 2006 - 2:49pm
Last updated 25 June, 2006 - 12:02am

looks like Acontia aprica
Exposed Bird Dropping Moth in the Guide.
In the southwest, there's a number of other similar-looking Acontia species (see MPG page) but I think aprica is the best match
… Robin McLeod, 13 June, 2006 - 6:40pm login or register to post comments

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