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Schinia regia? - Schinia regia
Copyright © 2009 Bob Barber

Schinia regia? - Schinia regia
Dog Canyon, Otero County, New Mexico, USA
September 8, 2008
Contributed by Bob Barber on 4 May, 2009 - 6:09pm
Last updated 4 May, 2009 - 7:13pm

Schinia
Looks to be Schinia regia.
… Jason D. Roberts, 4 May, 2009 - 6:16pm

 
Thanks JD
I guess there isn't a guide page
… Bob Barber, 4 May, 2009 - 6:30pm

 
Species Page
I went ahead and created a species page for it. You can move it there now or wait a little longer for other opinions if you'd like (as there are a couple other very similar species in the regia complex, one of which - S.regina is also in your area). Very nice photo.
… Jason D. Roberts, 4 May, 2009 - 6:49pm

 
looks pretty good
compared to images on Moth Photographers Group
… Bob Barber, 4 May, 2009 - 7:12pm

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