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Unknown Moth 4557 - Tarache areloides
Copyright © 2017 Clifford Powell

Unknown Moth 4557 - Tarache areloides
Alamo Canyon, Chaves County, New Mexico, USA
August 14, 2017
Very small moth found in a desert landscape.

Would appreciate an ID, please.
TIA
Cliff - --
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Contributed by Clifford Powell on 14 August, 2017 - 7:35pm
Last updated 19 August, 2017 - 12:33am

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Thanks very much for the ID.
… Clifford Powell, 19 August, 2017 - 7:41am login or register to post comments

I agree with Tarache areloides
Moved from ID Request.
… Kyhl Austin, 19 August, 2017 - 12:33am login or register to post comments

Acontinin - Tarache
This is a very nice one. Please rotate your very nice photo 1/2 turn so it can be viewed from the proper angle and then replace this image. That will help your ID.

I think this is , but there are three species in your area that are quite close. I am not an expert and cannot place your moth to species.
… A. Hendrickson, 15 August, 2017 - 6:29pm login or register to post comments

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