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Erastria decrepitaria - female
Copyright © 2007 Stephen

Erastria decrepitaria - Female
San Antonio, Government Canyon State Natural Area, Bexar County, Texas, USA
August 31, 2007
This is not such a great photograph (of not such a great specimen), but I only had one chance. I am fairly certain that this is a Geometrid Moth, and I'd maybe go as far as suggesting the genus Xanthotype. Could it be Xanthotype urticaria? Any help would be appreciated
Contributed by Stephen on 20 September, 2007 - 10:42am
Last updated 29 January, 2008 - 2:34pm

Erastria
Erastria decrepitaria, female


© Jim Vargo

Moved from Moths.
… Jason D. Roberts, 8 January, 2008 - 3:00pm

Not sure if the genus is correct,
but if it is, see comments here which indicate identification to species is not possible without dissection. Some of the species don't live in Texas, so you may be able to narrow down the choices.
… john and jane balaban, 20 September, 2007 - 12:13pm

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