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Unknown Moth with a 'high collar' - Trichoplusia ni
Copyright © 2005 Harry Thomas

Unknown Moth with a 'high collar' - Trichoplusia ni
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
July 7, 2005
Size: 1-1.5"
The third photo was retouched in so far as it was sharpened, and a pinkish yellow color cast was removed.

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Unknown Moth with a 'high collar' - Trichoplusia ni Trichoplusia ni Unknown Moth with a 'high collar' - Trichoplusia ni
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Contributed by Harry Thomas on 8 July, 2005 - 11:35am
Last updated 14 July, 2005 - 6:24am

It looks like a
Alfalfa Looper .. they are kinda neat the way they fly around .something like the humming bird moth .. and drink almost like them .. but these guys are way smaller then them ..

Marion
… Marion Cronen, 10 July, 2005 - 2:45pm login or register to post comments

 
re: It looks like a
Alfalfa Looper. Just wanted to thank you for taking the time to id the moth.

Harry
… Harry Thomas, 14 July, 2005 - 5:46am login or register to post comments

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