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hopper or moth
Copyright © 2006 bnuts40

hopper or moth
Savannah, Georgia, USA
Similar to Cixiidae Bothriocera but noted the feathery antennae.
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Contributed by bnuts40 on 25 July, 2006 - 8:56pm
Last updated 26 July, 2006 - 8:55pm

Looks like
a "moth fly" in the family Psychodidae.

They often come to lights at night.
… Steve Pelikan, 25 July, 2006 - 9:50pm login or register to post comments

 
moth fly
I agree - see info and photos on Psychodidae page
… Robin McLeod, 25 July, 2006 - 10:26pm login or register to post comments

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