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Pink Prominent Moth - Hyparpax aurora
Copyright © 2005 Joanne Shuman

Pink Prominent Moth - Hyparpax aurora
Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia, USA
July 4, 2005
Photo taken early morning. I am assuming it was attracted to porch light. Comfirmation or correction appreciated.
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Contributed by Joanne Shuman on 7 July, 2005 - 12:08pm
Last updated 7 July, 2005 - 9:24pm

I agree
And I moved it to the guide page. Nice, these apparently are an uncommon find.
… Troy Bartlett, 7 July, 2005 - 7:06pm login or register to post comments

 
Uncommon
I read that on the info page and decided I had to be wrong...that I could not have been so lucky. Thank You.
… Joanne Shuman, 7 July, 2005 - 9:29pm login or register to post comments

 
Whaaaaaa, Why Can't I Have One?
I have the same siding already!
… Bob Patterson, 8 July, 2005 - 12:55am login or register to post comments

 
Ahhhhhh, beginner's luck I suppose.
I did not even know what I had. I just assumed it was a rosy maple when I first saw it! I'm glad I decided to do my homework. :)
… Joanne Shuman, 8 July, 2005 - 1:08pm login or register to post comments

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