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Pearly-winged Lichen Moth? - Crambidia

Pearly-winged Lichen Moth? - Crambidia
Lake McConaughy Visitor Center, Keith County, Nebraska, USA
August 25, 2018
We believe this may be Pearly-winged Lichen Moth (Crambidia casta). Confirmation or any help with ID appreciated.

Thanks,

Loren and Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE

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Pearly-winged Lichen Moth? - Crambidia Pearly-winged Lichen Moth? - Crambidia

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Moved from Erebidae.

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Moved from ID Request.

There appears to be considera
There appears to be considerable yellow on the head. Do you have a dorsal view and have you considered cephalica?

 
Lichen Moth
Jim,

We added a dorsal view but it doesn't show the head so not very helpful. The distribution would suggest that cephalica is probably more likely. Thanks for your help!

Loren and Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE

 
Maybe, but that yellow is pre
Maybe, but that yellow is pretty clear and the distribution maps pretty sparse/incomplete.

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