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Photo#501616
Western Carpet Moth - Melanolophia imitata - female

Western Carpet Moth - Melanolophia imitata - Female
In Westwood by porch light; elevation 5100ft, Lassen County, California, USA
June 7, 2010
Size: Wingspan 39mm

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Western Carpet Moth - Melanolophia imitata - female Western Carpet Moth - Melanolophia imitata - female

Update: ID confirmed!
ID confirmed by BOLD Systems; DNA for this specimen is a "solid" match with species Melanolophia imitata.

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