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1213 Caradrina morpheus - Mottled Rustic Moth 9653 - Caradrina morpheus
Copyright © 2008 Dick Wilson

1213 Caradrina morpheus - Mottled Rustic Moth 9653 - Caradrina morpheus
Bay Center 98527 Willapa, Pacific County, Washington, USA
June 19, 2008
Size: wingspan ~32mm
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Locality: Coastal SW Washington State at the edge of Willapa Bay
geo:lat=46.624389 geo:lon=-123.949728
This species was originally identified by Bob Patterson from here. I understand the state of flux of the taxonomy and appreciate input on same.
A good comparative photo is HERE at CBIF.
A relatively common moth at this site and i have posted several on Flickr taken over the past five years. Caradrina morpheus
Contributed by Dick Wilson on 21 June, 2008 - 5:02pm

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