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Peppered Wave Moth - Scopula fuscata
Copyright © 2010 Jim Moore

Peppered Wave Moth - Scopula fuscata
In Westwood; elevation 5100ft, Lassen County, California, USA
June 18, 2008
There it was on the lawn; I had my camera and got just this shot - and away it flew!
Contributed by Jim Moore on 28 April, 2010 - 9:36pm
Last updated 12 June, 2023 - 11:32pm

Moved
Moved from Scopula.
… v belov, 12 June, 2010 - 11:43pm

Moved
Moved from Simple Wave.
… Jim Moore, 29 April, 2010 - 9:50am

Is 7163 - Scopula fuscata a possibility here?
I'm thinking of the line placement/spacing as well as the fine spotting.
… Bob Patterson, 28 April, 2010 - 11:03pm

 
Yes - Scopula fuscata
I have reviewed the the photos of both species at MPG and at the species page at E. H. Strickland Museum as well as their written description of Scopula fuscata - and I do agree with you. Thanks!
… Jim Moore, 29 April, 2010 - 9:46am

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