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Protoperigea posticata
Copyright © 2011 Robert A. Martin

Protoperigea posticata
East Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
September 19, 2010
Size: medium
Attracted to blacklights.
Contributed by Robert A. Martin on 8 January, 2011 - 8:39am
Last updated 21 February, 2011 - 2:05pm

Tentatively Moved
Moved from Moths. (1)
… Chris Mallory, 21 February, 2011 - 2:05pm

Possibly 9643 - Protoperigea posticata (see CBIF specimen)
P. subterminata might be restricted to southern California, but I am uncertain of this. It also appears to be paler and less marked that other species of Protoperigea.
… Bob Patterson, 10 January, 2011 - 3:06am

 
Thanks for the correction. I
Thanks for the correction. I'll change the name.
… Robert A. Martin, 10 January, 2011 - 7:12am

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