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Coloradia doris probably at lights - Coloradia doris
Copyright © 2016 Lynn Monroe

Coloradia doris probably at lights - Coloradia doris
6 miles NW Lyons, Boulder County, Colorado, USA
June 3, 2016
Size: Costal FW ~ 30 mm
This large moth was seen at lights in the CO foothills at about 6400' elevation. Probably a C. doris.Possibly a male with large antennae? Caterpillars of C. doris were identified at this same location in 2014, BG # 986999 and #987000.
Contributed by Lynn Monroe on 17 November, 2016 - 4:22pm
Last updated 17 November, 2016 - 6:34pm

Moved- Yes, C. doris
Moved from Coloradia.
… Ryan St Laurent, 17 November, 2016 - 6:34pm

 
Coloradia doris
Thanks so much for confirming this ID. It is much appreciated.
… Lynn Monroe, 18 November, 2016 - 11:31am

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