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Large Paectes Moth - Paectes abrostoloides - male
Copyright © 2005 Joanne Shuman

Large Paectes Moth - Paectes abrostoloides - Male
Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia, USA
August 1, 2005
Last one for today. Attracted to porch light. Compared to Hodges plate #8962. Confirmation or correction appreciated. Not sure about this one either.
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Contributed by Joanne Shuman on 3 August, 2005 - 7:57am
Last updated 9 April, 2020 - 10:58pm

I Think You Have it Right
Bob Patterson
… Bob Patterson, 3 August, 2005 - 12:03pm login or register to post comments

 
It took awhile...
...but I finally found it.
… Joanne Shuman, 3 August, 2005 - 4:45pm login or register to post comments

Size?
This is one case in which you can easily estimate the size by measuring the screen squares. It is always helpful to have that info.
… Beatriz Moisset, 3 August, 2005 - 11:38am login or register to post comments

 
Measurement
I know. I have a very difficult time getting measurements because the moths move or take off. I do continue to try and will measure those screen squares.
… Joanne Shuman, 3 August, 2005 - 4:42pm login or register to post comments

 
Seven squares equal 1 cm
Joanne
… Joanne Shuman, 3 August, 2005 - 9:42pm login or register to post comments

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