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White-tipped Black Moth - Melanchroia chephise
Copyright © 2016 Dick Locke

White-tipped Black Moth - Melanchroia chephise
near The Woodlands TX (North of Houston), Montgomery County, Texas, USA
August 12, 2016
I figure this must be a White-tipped Black Moth. First time I've seen one.
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Contributed by Dick Locke on 12 August, 2016 - 7:42pm

Moved to White-tipped Black
Moved from ID Request.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 12 August, 2016 - 8:22pm login or register to post comments

Yes
The white-tipped black wings are distinctive. Nice find. I've yet to see one.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 12 August, 2016 - 8:21pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you Robert and link to better pic
Robert thank you for confirming the ID.

I've posted a larger/better version of this moth here for anyone interested:
http://www.dl-digital.com/Page-Two/Moths.htm
… Dick Locke, 13 August, 2016 - 9:21am login or register to post comments

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