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moth - Paleophobetron perornata
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moth - Paleophobetron perornata
Green Valley, Pima County, Arizona, USA
April 21, 2017
Size: 1 inch
Contributed by jeffreymbearce on 24 April, 2017 - 11:48am
Last updated 24 April, 2017 - 11:20pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Bob Biagi, 24 April, 2017 - 11:20pm

Slug Caterpillar Moth
This looks like a rare catch and a new data point for Arizona! Most likely Paleophobetron perornata, congrats!
… Bob Biagi, 24 April, 2017 - 3:27pm

location data needs correction
… v belov, 24 April, 2017 - 3:23pm

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