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Photo 14987 - Sunira bicolorago
Copyright © 2008 Jerry Armstrong

Photo 14987 - Sunira bicolorago
Moccasin Lake, Winston, Douglas County, Georgia, USA
October 15, 2008
Need help with ID on this moth. Attracted to light.
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Contributed by Jerry Armstrong on 16 October, 2008 - 3:13am
Last updated 18 October, 2008 - 7:35am

Bi-Colored Sallow
Check out the Bi-colored Sallow
… David E. Reed, 16 October, 2008 - 3:28pm login or register to post comments

 
cool
that was actually my very first guess, but I thought I was wrong b/c the colors are so vivid and darker than any I've seen. This is the season for them here at home; there are at least 5 or 6 on my home's front wall right now. Thanks for giving your input--I didn't realize that this one can vary so much in color.
Nina
… Nina, 18 October, 2008 - 8:33am login or register to post comments

 
Hi Nina
That was what attracted me to the moth, his striking colors. I remember I kept saying to myself as I slowly approached it, don't fly, please don't fly! I wanted that photo of him and I got it.
… Jerry Armstrong, 18 October, 2008 - 9:21am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks David
I checked the images and they are a match.
… Jerry Armstrong, 18 October, 2008 - 7:36am login or register to post comments

three-spotted sallow?
This is certainly not a confirmed ID, but try looking at this one and see if you think it fits...


nina
… Nina, 16 October, 2008 - 1:25pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you
It certainly appears close, but the top lines in my images are more scalloped and is not straight across like those in MPG. I'm going to wait a bit longer and see what else if anything happens. Maybe someone will explain that these types of markings aren't used in the ID.
… Jerry Armstrong, 16 October, 2008 - 3:25pm login or register to post comments

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