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Ponometia (Tarachidia) sp. - Ponometia libedis
Copyright © 2010 cwhit1

Ponometia (Tarachidia) sp. - Ponometia libedis
Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe County, Texas, USA
May 23, 2009
Seen in early morning in a lighted building, probably attracted to the light overnight. Looks like a Ponometia, but I have a hard time telling which one (libedis? candefacta?). Any ideas?
Contributed by cwhit1 on 8 January, 2010 - 8:27pm
Last updated 1 February, 2024 - 11:35am

Moved
Moved from Ponometia sutrix.

We currently have plenty of examples of this species from Texas and it doesn't really match up with Ponometia sutrix as well, anyway.

Notes: The reniform spot is not dotted; the white median band is "V" shaped; the fringe has two thin-white dashes, rather than one wide dash; the ST line is prominent and jagged.
… Bob Biagi, 1 February, 2024 - 11:35am

Moved
Moved from Moths.
… Charley Eiseman, 26 January, 2010 - 9:37pm

Probably 9119 - Ponometia sutrix
I showed the photo to Ed Knudson who also thinks it is probably this species. (no rsvp, thanks)
… Bob Patterson, 9 January, 2010 - 2:49pm

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