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Carmenta auritincta
Copyright © 2016 cwmelton

Carmenta auritincta
Miller Canyon, Huachuca Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona, USA
July 29, 2016
Size: Forewing Length 8 mm.
Day-flying.
Oak-Juniper Woodland.
Elevation 6,000. ft.

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Carmenta auritincta Carmenta auritincta
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Contributed by cwmelton on 30 July, 2016 - 4:07pm

Moth ID
We are still uncertain about the food plant of this species. It is thought that it is an herbaceous plant. It have collected many males near Patagonia but never a female. Hope outdoors people like yourself can help out in the future with your observations. Very nice image.
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