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Satin White moth - Palpita flegia
Copyright © 2007 Alan Chin Lee

Satin White moth - Palpita flegia
Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
August 22, 2007
Wings are a satin white and is translucent in areas.

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Contributed by Alan Chin Lee on 29 September, 2007 - 1:59pm

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Wow, what a beauty!
Great series!
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 30 September, 2007 - 10:10pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Hannah ...
hope all is well in Canada!
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