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Hodges #9037 - Dotted Graylet Moth - Hyperstrotia pervertens
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Hodges #9037 - Dotted Graylet Moth - Hyperstrotia pervertens
Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
June 20, 2014
Size: ~8mm length
At outdoor light. I've been holding back on this one because the moth is somewhat worn, but I am certain it is a Hyperstrotia and, by my judgment, the markings, especially the shape of the AM lines, make it a H. pervertens. Is this correct? (The species is listed in Heppner's Florida checklist but no image from the state has been posted yet in BugGuide.)

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Hodges #9037 - Dotted Graylet Moth - Hyperstrotia pervertens Hodges #9037 - Dotted Graylet Moth - Hyperstrotia pervertens
Contributed by Peter Homann on 27 November, 2014 - 8:58am
Last updated 1 December, 2014 - 8:30am

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… Peter Homann, 1 December, 2014 - 8:30am

Hyperstrotia pervertens
Yes, it is a badly worn Hyperstrotia, but all MPG depicted species except H. pervertens have AM lines that turn inward near the inner margin, forming an inverted V when the wings are closed. Whatever is visible of the other wing markings is consistent with pervertens as well.
… Peter Homann, 1 December, 2014 - 8:28am

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