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Photo#1119518
Moth - Satole ligniperdalis

Moth - Satole ligniperdalis
Riverfront Park, Cottonwood, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
July 31, 2015

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the wing structure
is similar to genus Satole such as Satole ligniperdalis - Hodges#5562 but the coloration of this particular moth is unique ...

http://bugguide.net/node/view/538487/bgimage

 
My guess
I have a feeling its a mix of flash and flash light and blacklight that gives it this more metallic coloration. What do you think?

 
a possibility
I would like to hear what other experts from your region may say about the wing structure, as well. 8-)

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