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I have no idea what kind of moth this is. Any help would be greatly appreciated! - Macaria
Copyright © 2016 Mike Turner

I have no idea what kind of moth this is. Any help would be greatly appreciated! - Macaria
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, USA
September 26, 2016
Size: ~40mm
On porch underneath light in early morning.
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Contributed by Mike Turner on 28 September, 2016 - 6:08pm
Last updated 23 April, 2017 - 2:43pm

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Moved from ID Request.

I agree with Jim and suggest possibly . I do not place to species in this difficult variable Genus so my opinion would have to be confirmed before placement.
… A. Hendrickson, 29 September, 2016 - 3:44pm login or register to post comments

 
That seems like a good match.
That seems like a good match. I think mine might be particularly worn. Looking at all the pics on bugguide and MPG it's a very variable species. Thanks for your help.
… Mike Turner, 29 September, 2016 - 5:46pm login or register to post comments

Macaria species, I'd say.
Macaria species, I'd say.
… jim sogaard, 29 September, 2016 - 8:42am login or register to post comments

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