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Stained-glass Moth - Hodges#5150 (Samea castellalis)
Photo#406366
Copyright © 2010
Livan
Moth # 1 ID, if possible -
Samea castellalis
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Opa-Locka, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
May 21, 2010
Hoping the dark "belt" on this one can lead to an ID. If not, can someone tell me the superfamily at least?
Contributed by
Livan
on 6 June, 2010 - 11:48am
Last updated 22 August, 2023 - 3:27pm
Moved
Moved from
Crambid Snout Moths
.
The fringe is worn off of this specimen, which is why the usual pattern on the border is missing.
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Paul Dennehy
, 25 November, 2013 - 7:50am
Moved
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Moths
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Chris Grinter
, 30 July, 2010 - 2:30pm
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ID Request
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 26 June, 2010 - 7:58pm
while waiting for the experts
You can look in the tribe Spilomelini within the subfamily Pyraustinae (Crambidae). I know nothing about Florida species but I think maybe
Samea
looks the closest, but its probably still best to wait for somebody more knowledgable on this group/region.
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Chris Mallory
, 6 June, 2010 - 3:12pm
Thank you this helped a lot
From the Samea group, I think it may be Samea ecclesialis (except I don't see the wing border pattern on mine.) I'll wait for other comments. If not, I'll move to Samea (general) page.
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Livan
, 6 June, 2010 - 4:41pm