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Trichocosmia inornata? - Mocis
Copyright © 2024 Mary Beth Stowe

Trichocosmia inornata? - Mocis
Alamo Country Club, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA
June 4, 2024
This is the closest match I could find for this guy; I'm attributing the prominent veins to the fact that he's worn. Thoughts?

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Contributed by Mary Beth Stowe on 4 June, 2024 - 8:22am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Mary Beth Stowe, 4 June, 2024 - 8:58am login or register to post comments

Looks like...
The ST line (dots) rules out Trichocosmia. It's probably Erebidae, but maybe more worn-than-prime. :(

Maybe something like one of these????:
… Bob Biagi, 4 June, 2024 - 8:43am login or register to post comments

 
Ah, the Dreaded Mocis...
Now that you mention it, I can see those two little dots near the "shoulders"; that's probably what it is! Thanks, Bob!
… Mary Beth Stowe, 4 June, 2024 - 8:56am login or register to post comments

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