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Pherne subpunctata? - Pherne placeraria - male
Copyright © 2016 bgsdlb

Pherne subpunctata? - Pherne placeraria - Male
Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, California, USA
September 18, 2016
Size: 2-3cm
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Contributed by bgsdlb on 18 September, 2016 - 1:57pm
Last updated 14 October, 2023 - 3:49pm

Moved to Pherne placeraria
Moved from Pherne subpunctata.

Not even sure if Pherne placeraria is a distinct species but this would seem to be a better fit.
… Steve Nanz, 14 October, 2023 - 3:49pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 18 September, 2016 - 8:57pm login or register to post comments

Pherne
bqsdlb,
The Pherne are so similar. However, based on the coloration, and the scalloped FW, with the sharp midway point, I would agree with you. From the comments you have made on several posts, you appear to know your moths. Would you please take a few minutes to add a brief description of your experience, to your account page. This would be very helpful to editors. Thank you,
Robert
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 18 September, 2016 - 2:52pm login or register to post comments

 
No Moth Experience
We (my sister and I) have no expertise in moths. We are learning from your guide. Usually, we start by looking at pictures at MPG, and then go to bugguide and search the guide. We find the info pages (with discussion about number of species and how to distinguish them) particularly useful.
… bgsdlb, 18 September, 2016 - 4:16pm login or register to post comments

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