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Omphalocera munroei - Asimina webworm Moth - Omphalocera munroei
Copyright © 2010 graysquirrel

Omphalocera munroei - Asimina webworm Moth - Omphalocera munroei
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia, USA
July 19, 2010
Size: about 3/4 inch to 1 inch.
This moth came to my light. I live in an oak hickory forest. It might be a cutworm moth but I am not certain.
Contributed by graysquirrel on 19 July, 2010 - 11:15pm
Last updated 20 July, 2010 - 6:45am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… graysquirrel, 20 July, 2010 - 6:45am

5627 - Omphalocera munroei
5627 - Omphalocera munroei - Asimina webworm Moth.

Nice moths, Welcome to Bug Guide!
… Maury J. Heiman, 20 July, 2010 - 12:06am

 
Thank you
Thank you for your help and welcome. I hope to participate more as I have time. I am photographying moths in WV.
… graysquirrel, 20 July, 2010 - 6:31am

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