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inside moth 2a - Pangrapta decoralis

inside moth 2a - Pangrapta decoralis
Cass County, Texas, USA
August 5, 2008
Size: 3/8" wingspan
I have found a number of different moths and little critters around a hall light recently. This one kept it's wings up and out much more often than most moths do. I have not been able to ID it.

Lee

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inside moth 2a - Pangrapta decoralis inside moth 2b - Pangrapta decoralis

Decorated Owlet

 
thanks JD--that's one I'd not
thanks JD--that's one I'd not seen before, but now will remember!

Genus Metarranthis
Hi Lee, this one falls within Genus Metarranthis.

 
I bow to JD on this one!!! de
I bow to JD on this one!!! decorated owlet it is!!!

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