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Moth in pine straw - Papestra cristifera
Copyright © 2009 Don Johnston

Moth in pine straw - Papestra cristifera
Yellowstone National Park, Park County, Wyoming, USA
June 16, 2009
Size: 1-2 inches across
I was attracted to the camouflaged browns of the moth against the pinestraw.
Contributed by Don Johnston on 29 September, 2009 - 2:58pm
Last updated 10 January, 2024 - 8:50pm

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Moved from Cutworm or Dart Moths.
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Moved from Noctuoidea.
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