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Moth species?
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Moth species?
Modesto, Stanislaus County, California, USA
Size: June 2018
I cannot figure out what species of moth this is. I have a picture of another moth which looks similar but of a different color. I'll attach it. I'd like to know if they are the same species. Or if species generally look alike in terms of color.

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Moth species? Moth species?
Contributed by w9k4l2 on 31 December, 2018 - 4:41pm
Last updated 31 December, 2018 - 6:36pm

ID given and images not needed in guide.
Moved from ID Request.
… Cliff Ivy, 31 December, 2018 - 6:36pm

These are skipper butterflies
The white specimen is a Common Checkered skipper - Pyrgus communis and the light orange one is a male Fiery skipper - Hylephila phyleus. Butterflies Have clubbed antennal tips whereas moths have rod to exotic feathery shaped antennae.
… Cliff Ivy, 31 December, 2018 - 6:33pm

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