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Moth - Hypena scabra
Copyright © 2011 john and jane balaban

Moth - Hypena scabra
Skunk River, Soper's Mill, Story County, Iowa, USA
July 29, 2011
Actually inverted. He was nestled under a twig stub on a tree along the river. gathering_2011
Contributed by john and jane balaban on 29 July, 2011 - 8:23pm
Last updated 3 August, 2011 - 12:26am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… john and jane balaban, 3 August, 2011 - 12:26am

Corey's Correct
Green Cloverworm Moth. I saw quite a few, particularly black lighting.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 2 August, 2011 - 7:49am

moth
Reminds me of Hypena scabra.
… Corey Husic, 29 July, 2011 - 9:29pm

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