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Platyptilia williamsii 6112 - Platyptilia williamsii - female
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Platyptilia williamsii 6112 - Platyptilia williamsii - Female
Bay Center 98527 Willapa, Pacific County, Washington, USA
September 10, 2013
Size: Wingspan ±23mm
RWWC1263-13 BOLD DNA: The submitted sequence has been matched to Platyptilia williamsii. No species close to P. williamsii.
Small
note pattern on costal margin of forewing.
Female which released egg.
Specimen 4203 also this form .. smaller ? male with thin abdomen.
Contributed by Dick Wilson on 23 November, 2014 - 12:13pm

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