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Virbia fragilis
Copyright © 2014 John L. Richards

Virbia fragilis
Nebo Creek, Utah County, Utah, USA
July 22, 2005
Size: 29 mm wing span
Is this Virbia fragilis (Hodges #8125) or V. aurantiaca. On both it seems the markings on the forewing and hind wings vary quite a bit. There are a lot more records of fragilis throughout Utah as compared to a few records of aurantiaca which seems to be more of an Eastern species. Your help is very appreciated.
Contributed by John L. Richards on 30 December, 2014 - 11:07pm
Last updated 28 February, 2018 - 9:59am

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