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Unidentified Moth - Diatraea lisetta
Copyright © 2007 Carol DiFiori

Unidentified Moth - Diatraea lisetta
Mathews County, Virginia, USA
July 27, 2006
I have been unable to positively I.D. this moth. Thank you for any help.
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Contributed by Carol DiFiori on 23 August, 2007 - 6:56pm
Last updated 31 August, 2007 - 10:12pm

Looks Like 5481 - Diatraea lisetta
an extremely low lateral view would be most helpful in moths that "tent" in this fashion.
… Bob Patterson, 24 August, 2007 - 1:25am login or register to post comments

 
Thank you
Bob, thank you so much for both the I.D. and the advice. I do try now to get as many views as possible. This is the only photo I have of this particular moth. Carol
… Carol DiFiori, 24 August, 2007 - 5:56am login or register to post comments

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