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Is this a stained glass moth? Samea castellalis? - Samea castellalis
Copyright © 2023 Sharon LaPlante

Is this a stained glass moth? Samea castellalis? - Samea castellalis
HAINES CITY, Polk County, Florida, USA
November 19, 2023
I am trying to ID moths on a native orchid called a Habenaria repens. Is this a stained glass moth (Samea castellalis?
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Contributed by Lilwren on 20 November, 2023 - 10:28am
Last updated 20 November, 2023 - 8:54pm

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Moved from ID Request. Welcome to BugGuide! For future moth and butterfly reports, please check the 'adult' box before submitting. I have gone ahead and done this for you this time.
… Steve Morris, 20 November, 2023 - 8:54pm login or register to post comments

 
Stained Glass Adult Moth
Thank you so much for the identification. Yes, I will be sure to check the box regarding life stage in the future.
… Lilwren, 21 November, 2023 - 11:41am login or register to post comments

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