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Glossary (Moth)

http://pnwmoths.biol.wwu.edu/about-moths/glossary/
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Contributed by Iustin Cret on 12 October, 2019 - 9:11pm

Moth common name
Does anyone know how the delightful dagger moth got its name?
… Kate W, 3 August, 2020 - 9:36am login or register to post comments

 
english translation
of the scientific epithet "vinnula"; latin root vinnul meaning delightful
… A.W. Thomas, 14 December, 2020 - 9:42pm login or register to post comments

 
Holland
Delightful Dagger was used by Holland in The Moth Book, 1915, pg. 156. The book was copyrighted in 1903.
… Lee Penner, 13 December, 2020 - 7:39am login or register to post comments

 
Covell?
I think it's from Covell's Field Guild to Moths of Eastern N. A. I don't have my copy with me to check.
… Steve Nanz, 13 December, 2020 - 4:05am login or register to post comments

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