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Large Looper Moth - Hodges#8923 (Autographa ampla)
Photo#675332
Copyright © 2012
JudeJJ
Moth With Metallic Gold Markings On Wings -
Autographa ampla
Mission (49.1337° N, 122.3112° W if that's a help), British Columbia, Canada
June 27, 2012
Size: approx. 2.5 cm (1 inch)
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Contributed by
JudeJJ
on 16 July, 2012 - 8:45pm
Autographa ampla - Large Looper Moth - Hodges #8923
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Maury J. Heiman
, 16 July, 2012 - 8:54pm
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Wow! That was fast! Thanks fo
Wow! That was fast! Thanks for the ID! I figured it might be an owlet moth & I looked through so many pages, my eyes were getting crossed. I feel a certain satisfaction IDing an insect myself but really appreciate help when I can't.
Something I've not heard others mention is the line of metallic gold bordering the dark patches on the wing. Any reason why? Not all show the metallic gleam or what?
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JudeJJ
, 16 July, 2012 - 9:17pm
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