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Stenoporpia
Copyright © 2005 Buggz

Stenoporpia
Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona, USA
July 30, 2005
Size: about 1.625 inch wingspan
ID ?
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Contributed by Buggz on 5 August, 2006 - 8:40pm
Last updated 24 January, 2008 - 11:21am

Moved
Moved from Moths.
… J.D. Roberts, 25 April, 2007 - 12:00pm login or register to post comments

Stenoporpia purpuraria
I think the color, pattern and larger size would indicate Stenoporpia purpuraria (Another common Stenoporpia in Arizona) more so than vernata. Any thoughts? If nothing else, I'll move it to genus page.
… J.D. Roberts, 22 March, 2007 - 12:48pm login or register to post comments

Probably 6465 - Stenoporpia vernata
Stenoporpia is a large genus of southwestern moths with a number of similar and variable species. I'll try to have the ID confirmed. Jim Vargo gave 27mm as the wingspan of his specimen shown below. For other members of the genus he gives spans up to 41mm.


© Jim Vargo at MPG
… Bob Patterson, 5 August, 2006 - 9:06pm login or register to post comments

 
Wingspan
You're right, the wingspan was about 1.5 - 1.625 inches. (38-41mm)
… Buggz, 6 August, 2006 - 12:03pm login or register to post comments

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