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Camouflage artist moth - Zale lunata

Camouflage artist moth - Zale lunata
Geogetown, Williamson County, Texas, USA
March 13, 2010
Size: Approximately 2" wingspan

Moved + lightened the photo
Moved from Zale.

John and Jane have the id - 8689 - Zale lunata. The white discal spots and non-toothed PM line distinguish it from the similar Zale minerea. Often attracted to lights and bait here in south Texas.

 
Thanks
Thanks for the final ID. Much appreciated.

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

We unfortunately did not photograph these
and have yet to see one. These are images in the guide, and as such are thumbnail links that can take you into the guide where you can learn more. Click on any thumbnail image in BugGuide and you will be taken on a tour deeper into the world of bugs!

 
Thank you!
Yes, I did click on the link. I love this website. I'm a photographer, and I always prefer to be able to have an ID on an insect or plant that I photograph.
I try to develop the photos as true to the colour I saw them!

Looks to be Zale - nice!
see

 
Thanks
Thanks for the identification. Mine did not seem quite as redbrown as the ones you have photographed, but it definitely looks the same.

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