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Whorl Moth - Paectes oculatrix
Copyright © 2005 Stephen_WV

Whorl Moth - Paectes oculatrix
Near Ruraldale, Upshur County, West Virginia, USA
June 2, 2005
Size: 18 mm across rear
Attracted to lights. A beautiful moth, but I haven't been able to find its identity.
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Contributed by Stephen_WV on 17 June, 2005 - 7:09am
Last updated 17 June, 2005 - 7:18pm

Eyed Paectes Moth
This is an Eyed Paectes Moth -- Paectes oculatrix
… tom murray, 17 June, 2005 - 8:45am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Tom!
Tom, Thanks for the ID! I feel better that it was a species not already in BugGuide, because I did spend a good deal of time looking for it here! It's a cool moth and I'm glad I have a name for it now.

--Stephen

Stephen Cresswell
Buckhannon, WV
www.stephencresswell.com
… Stephen_WV, 17 June, 2005 - 6:44pm login or register to post comments

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