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Glossy Black Idia - Idia lubricalis
Copyright © 2010 Peter Cristofono

Glossy Black Idia - Idia lubricalis
Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
July 30, 2010
Came to light.
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Contributed by Peter Cristofono on 30 July, 2010 - 12:34am
Last updated 12 August, 2010 - 8:20am

Moved
Moved from Moths.
… Peter Cristofono, 30 July, 2010 - 6:08pm login or register to post comments

I believe this is...
... something from the genus Idia, possibly this one although I'd wait for one of the moth experts to provide a more knowledgeable opinion.
… Carmen Champagne, 30 July, 2010 - 4:56am login or register to post comments

 
No Need to Wait................
....we do not have an expert in this group visiting BugGuide anyway. You found a fine match for the moth. I'd be satisfied to call it that.
… Bob Patterson, 30 July, 2010 - 5:54pm login or register to post comments

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