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Moth - Papestra cristifera
Copyright © 2017 Chris Kotzer

Moth - Papestra cristifera
Skykomish, King County, Washington, USA
August 1, 2016
Found along Foss River. I have no idea on this one.
Contributed by Chris Kotzer on 11 August, 2017 - 1:37pm
Last updated 15 November, 2023 - 8:17pm

Moved
Moved from Papestra.
… Bob Biagi, 15 November, 2023 - 8:17pm

Papestra cristifera
Papestra cristifera
… Lars Crabo, 15 November, 2023 - 7:29pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Bob Biagi, 17 August, 2017 - 1:28pm

Cutworm or Dart Moth
This might be something close to Papestra invalida, but I'm not sure.
… Bob Biagi, 11 August, 2017 - 9:11pm

 
Thank you
Yes, it does seem to bear a resemblance. I'll mark it down as a Papesetra genus for now.
… Chris Kotzer, 11 August, 2017 - 10:11pm

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