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Moh #07-41 - Phyllodesma americana
Copyright © 2007 Robert L. Pearson

Moh #07-41 - Phyllodesma americana
Skull Valley, (WSW of Prescott 10 miles), Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
April 5, 2007

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Moth #07-41 - Phyllodesma americana Moh #07-41 - Phyllodesma americana
Contributed by Robert L. Pearson on 13 April, 2007 - 4:29pm
Last updated 11 March, 2010 - 5:01pm

7687-Lappet Moth
Photo is tough but try #7687- Lappet Moth
… Dave Pelletier, 13 April, 2007 - 6:27pm

 
I agree
Phyllodesma americana looks right.
… Jason D. Roberts, 13 April, 2007 - 11:18pm

 
Thanks Dave & J.D.
This appears to be a somewhat unique critter.
… Robert L. Pearson, 13 April, 2007 - 11:49pm

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