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Odd moth.. New one for me to see... - Archips purpurana
Copyright © 2008 Mel

Odd moth.. New one for me to see... - Archips purpurana
E. Ryegate, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Cool moth I found on my door one night. If anyone knows what kind it is.. let me know.
Contributed by Mel on 10 September, 2008 - 10:46pm
Last updated 20 September, 2008 - 10:14am

Moved
Moved from Moths.
… Nina, 20 September, 2008 - 10:14am

looks like Archips purpurana...
...to my profane eye
… v belov, 11 September, 2008 - 12:02am

 
Looks like you're right. Than
Looks like you're right. Thanks.. Kinda puzzled me due to the wing shape and structure.. I'm just now getting good at butterflies. I'm still a novice with moths..
… Mel, 11 September, 2008 - 12:31am

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