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Small Brown Moth - Lascoria ambigualis - male
Copyright © 2005 Joanne Shuman

Small Brown Moth - Lascoria ambigualis - Male
Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia, USA
July 1, 2005
Attracted to porch light. I'm having trouble with the ID. I feel as if I should know it. Any help appreciated.
Contributed by Joanne Shuman on 4 July, 2005 - 11:09pm
Last updated 6 September, 2009 - 8:14am

8393 - Ambiguous Moth - Lascoria ambigualis
A somewhat lighter photo might have made it easier to find. Looks like a male.
… Bob Patterson, 5 July, 2005 - 2:30am

 
Thanks Bob
Ambiguous is one of the moths I had listed in my notes among others. This was one I debated posting because of the poor photo quality but I just had to know what it was.
… Joanne Shuman, 5 July, 2005 - 11:15pm

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