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Genus Nemoria. Species? - Nemoria elfa
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Genus Nemoria. Species? - Nemoria elfa
Liberty County, Texas, USA
March 9, 2021
Nemoria bifilata,N. bistriaria, N. elfa, N. lixaria are all seen in this area but I just can't make a definite match. Any help or comments appreciated.
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Contributed by Chris Bonnell on 10 March, 2021 - 1:46pm
Last updated 10 March, 2021 - 5:02pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Note, there are no spots on the abdomen and no terminal lines on the wings, which rules out most of your other choices. (in your location)
When filming in this genus, if you get a clear shot of the antennae up close, you can determine the gender.
… Bob Biagi, 10 March, 2021 - 5:02pm login or register to post comments

 
ID - Nemoria elfa
Thanks so much! I was moving this direction but not confident enough to pull the trigger yet.
… Chris Bonnell, 10 March, 2021 - 5:37pm login or register to post comments

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… Bob Biagi, 10 March, 2021 - 5:00pm login or register to post comments

 
Noted.
Just a handful of posts so far and still learning mechanics of the site.
… Chris Bonnell, 10 March, 2021 - 5:39pm login or register to post comments

 
OK
WELCOME TO BUGGUIDE!!!!!!!!
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