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Moth ID - Euclemensia bassettella
Copyright © 2008 Scott Justis

Moth ID - Euclemensia bassettella
Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
August 6, 2008
Size: ~8mm
Attracted to light on front porch. One of the most beautiful moths I have had the pleasure of imaging.

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Contributed by Scott Justis on 7 August, 2008 - 10:38am
Last updated 7 August, 2008 - 5:03pm

Gall
may be Acericecis ocellaris (Ocellate Gall Midge) http://bugguide.net/node/view/184406
… John R. Maxwell, 7 August, 2008 - 1:20pm

We gathered a bunch of similar looking moths
on . We're thinking "Door #1" for you - Euclemensia bassettella. See what you think. What beautiful images of a beautiful moth. Bob Patterson of MPG will be writing you shortly, no doubt!
… john and jane balaban, 7 August, 2008 - 10:51am

 
Agreed
I agree on all accounts.
… Jason D. Roberts, 7 August, 2008 - 11:11am

 
J&J, J.D.
Thanks! I get many different kinds of small moths in my area. I actually thought it was some kind of sawfly when I first captured it. I released it after the images were made.
… Scott Justis, 7 August, 2008 - 1:41pm

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