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Reminds Me of an Emerald But It Is Brown - Nemoria bistriaria
Copyright © 2005 Stephen_WV

Reminds Me of an Emerald But It Is Brown - Nemoria bistriaria
Near Ruraldale, Upshur County, West Virginia, USA
April 20, 2005
The delicacy and translucence of the wings reminds me of an Emerald, but it is brown! Help with ID appreciated.
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Contributed by Stephen_WV on 23 April, 2005 - 1:51pm
Last updated 3 December, 2005 - 7:00am

7046 - Red-fringed Emerald Moth - Nemoria bistriaria
.... and a super photo of the spring form. Later indivuals will be the more-expected green versions. You may actually see both forms at the same time, just to add to the confusion.
… Bob Patterson, 24 April, 2005 - 1:04am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Bob!
Thanks, Bob. Now I will look for the green version, if this cold weather ever abates!

--Stephen

Stephen Cresswell
Buckhannon, WV
www.stephencresswell.com
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