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Thorp's Fairy Moth - Adela thorpella - male
Copyright © 2015 Aaron Schusteff

Thorp's Fairy Moth - Adela thorpella - Male
Edgewood County Park and Preserve, San Mateo County, California, USA
March 14, 2015
Again, note the very large eyes (=> male) and clearly visible white fringe at wing apex (characteristic of A. thorpella here).

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Thorp's Fairy Moth - Adela thorpella - male Thorp's Fairy Moth - Adela thorpella - male
Contributed by Aaron Schusteff on 20 March, 2015 - 1:14am
Last updated 20 March, 2015 - 9:42am

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