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Small Moth on window screen - Parapoynx diminutalis
Copyright © 2010 Greg Lotz

Small Moth on window screen - Parapoynx diminutalis
Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida, USA
August 13, 2010
Size: 1/4 inch or so,
I've seen this type of moth many times, but there are soooooooooo many types of moths, I am bleary eyed trying to identify it and thought y'all might be of help. That is a window screen it is on, so should give you a size reference.
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Contributed by Greg Lotz on 14 August, 2010 - 8:34am
Last updated 14 August, 2010 - 4:01pm

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Moved from ID Request.

Greg, the color/shades of the forewing and hindwing are variable but AM/PM lines are constant. Please see a few examples at the Moth Photographers Group. . The species is more common than the number of photographs on Bug Guide suggest and your photo adds August for Florida to the Bug Guide collection.
Thanks
… Maury J. Heiman, 14 August, 2010 - 4:01pm login or register to post comments

 
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I'm certainly no expert - but there is significant different in the fringe on the wings between these two. If that too is variable for this species, than so be it. Thanks for the input
… Greg Lotz, 14 August, 2010 - 6:42pm login or register to post comments

Something like

Not many in the guide. Maury will be able to confirm.
… john and jane balaban, 14 August, 2010 - 8:51am login or register to post comments

 
reply to John and Jane balaban
Looks like we are getting in the ballpark - thanks for the help, hopefully someone can identify it exactly. The one you provided is very close - however mine has a far different fringe along the trailing edge of the wings - the coloration difference could be primarily exposure, although this one was indeed significantly lighter in color than the one you have suggested. Thanks for the help!
… Greg Lotz, 14 August, 2010 - 12:37pm login or register to post comments

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