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Orthosia mys - male
Copyright © 2019 Glenn Fine

Orthosia mys - Male
Eddy Mountains, 3,650', Siskiyou County, California, USA
September 27, 2019
Size: FW = ~16.5 mm
I think this is a stunning Orthosia mys, attracted to light. MPG shows this moth in my area. PNW has a good comparision image and a description that matches this moth well. Also, per PNW "A few individuals have a series of small spots on the veins at the position of the postmedial line." I think we can see those spots on this moth.

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Contributed by Glenn Fine on 27 September, 2019 - 4:21pm
Last updated 24 December, 2023 - 5:54pm

Moved
Moved from Cutworm or Dart Moths.
… Steve Morris, 24 December, 2023 - 5:54pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Aaron Hunt, 15 October, 2019 - 11:51pm login or register to post comments

I agree!
It is the only Orthosia moth in our area with pink hindwings.
Excellent photos!
… Jim Moore, 30 September, 2019 - 6:48pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
Thank you, Jim! He's a particularly photogenic moth, I think.
… Glenn Fine, 30 September, 2019 - 7:09pm login or register to post comments

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