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Common Mestra - Hodges#4537 (Mestra amymone)
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Copyright © 2017
Teresa Murr
Common Mestra? -
Mestra amymone
Colleyville, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
November 15, 2017
I am guessing a Common Mestra. Although it seems to be out of range, field guide indicates recorded strays in this area.
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Teresa Murr
on 15 November, 2017 - 6:17am
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The whole state of TX is within their range, though they become more common the farther south you go. Here is a map with sightings compiled on it: http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=4537
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Paul Dennehy
, 15 November, 2017 - 6:52am
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Common Mestra
Thank you, Paul!
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Teresa Murr
, 15 November, 2017 - 6:58am
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