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Renia sp.? - Renia salusalis - female
Copyright © 2017 Nigel Grindley

Renia sp.? - Renia salusalis - Female
Block Island, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
July 12, 2017
I think this may well be #8381 – Renia discoloralis based on MPG and BG images such as or . ID help much appreciated - no R. discoloralis have yet been confirmed for RI.
Contributed by Nigel Grindley on 14 July, 2017 - 11:36am
Last updated 23 March, 2020 - 4:11pm

Moved tentatively
Moved from Renia. A little worn, but definitely a better match for this species.
… Aaron Hunt, 25 January, 2020 - 7:02pm

Not sure
I think salusalis is possible. I've been working on the genus on BugGuide, and I can't tell females of discoloralis and salusalis apart in all cases.
… Aaron Hunt, 25 January, 2020 - 5:59pm

Moved
Moved from Butterflies and Moths.
… Aaron Hunt, 18 August, 2017 - 10:05pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Kyhl Austin, 16 July, 2017 - 8:34pm

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