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Greenish red bell-shaped moth - Galgula partita
Copyright © 2017 John Morgan

Greenish red bell-shaped moth - Galgula partita
Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama, USA
September 8, 2017
Size: 1 cm WS x 1.5 cm L
This is a greenish reddish moth that had the shape of a bell. The surface of his wings appeared shiny, like a beetle. The end of his wings was lined with light gray/silver. He has two faint white eye spot rings and two other semi-circular rings. He also had a white dot in the center.

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Greenish red bell-shaped moth - Galgula partita Greenish red bell-shaped moth, photo #2 - Galgula partita - female
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Contributed by John Morgan on 9 September, 2017 - 11:15pm
Last updated 10 September, 2017 - 1:14am

Moved to Galgula partita
Moved from ID Request.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 10 September, 2017 - 1:14am login or register to post comments

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… Robert Lord Zimlich, 10 September, 2017 - 1:14am login or register to post comments

 
Galgula partita
Thanks Robert. I'll try to do a better job orienting the photos. On the lateral views sometimes I don't have a choice as to which side I shoot, like if the insect is perched high up on a window screen. But I can flip them in Photoshop. Most of the time I have no idea if they are juveniles or adults. That's why I leave that box unchecked. Photography is my field. I'm an amateur with insects . . . I would be completely lost without BugGuide.
… John Morgan, 10 September, 2017 - 11:40am login or register to post comments

 
My Comments
● Moths are the hardest insect to ID. It doesn't matter which way other insects are oriented, as they follow very detailed keys. Moths rely on visually comparing markings. This is best done when the unknown is oriented to same as the referenced specimen.
● BugGuide software requires that either Adult or Immature be checked for Leps. If it flies, it's an adult. If it doesn't, it's immature.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 10 September, 2017 - 9:25pm login or register to post comments

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