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Noctuid Moth - Sunira verberata
Copyright © 2008 Tim Loh

Noctuid Moth - Sunira verberata
Canmore Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
August 24, 2008
Size: 3.4 cm wingspan
Pretty sure this is Agrochola (Sunira) verberata from Moths of Canada; collected at night via sugaring/baiting
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Contributed by Tim Loh on 12 December, 2008 - 12:38pm
Last updated 13 December, 2008 - 10:22pm

Looks like it
...due to the hindwing being evenly shaded with gray except for sharply-defined pale strip along costa. There may be other photos of this species at BugGuide (such as this one) whose hindwings aren't visible.

Image moved from ID Request to new species page.
… Robin McLeod, 13 December, 2008 - 10:27pm login or register to post comments

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