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Another moth for ID - Nomophila nearctica
Copyright © 2016 Robert W.Pierce

Another moth for ID - Nomophila nearctica
West Pikeland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
September 22, 2016
Size: One and half inches
this moth flew across my body and dove into high grass. It then stayed really still so I was able to get some shots.
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Contributed by Robert W.Pierce on 22 September, 2016 - 7:15pm
Last updated 23 September, 2016 - 12:28am

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… Kyhl Austin, 23 September, 2016 - 12:28am login or register to post comments

Looks like Nomophila nearctica, the lucerne moth
This is a very well patterned individual. Traditionally we see this moth with the wings held tightly together, but after flight they sometimes pose with them spread apart like this.
… James Bailey, 22 September, 2016 - 7:27pm login or register to post comments

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