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Cisthene kentuckiensis (T) - Cisthene kentuckiensis
Copyright © 2011 Eric Gofreed

Cisthene kentuckiensis (T) - Cisthene kentuckiensis
Fort Washington, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
September 5, 2011
best I could do on the dorsal view

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Contributed by Eric Gofreed on 5 September, 2011 - 9:24pm
Last updated 7 September, 2011 - 12:13pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Congratulations, you just added new Bug Guide species for Maryland.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 6 September, 2011 - 9:26pm login or register to post comments

Kentucky Lichen Moth?
It looks a lot like what we call a "Kentucky Lichen Moth" around these parts, but I don't know what it's doing way the heck up in Maryland. :)
… Bill Myers, 6 September, 2011 - 6:46pm login or register to post comments

 
I Concur
There are only two possibilities and the Kentucky Lichen Moth - Hodges #8061 is noticeably different from the Thin-banded Lichen Moth - Hodges #8066
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 6 September, 2011 - 9:25pm login or register to post comments

 
more possibilities
Cisthene are variable, and some known but undescribed species exist. Never assume anything with this group.
… Maury J. Heiman, 7 September, 2011 - 12:12pm login or register to post comments

Maybe something
in Cisthene?

Just a possibility to consider while waiting to hear from the experts.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 5 September, 2011 - 9:54pm login or register to post comments

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