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Microcrambus? - Hystrichophora vestaliana
Copyright © 2011 Dwaine Wagoner

Microcrambus? - Hystrichophora vestaliana
Casper, the Audubon Center at Garden Creek, Natrona County, Wyoming, USA
August 27, 2011
came to UV light

resembles bird-dropping moth or Microcrambus, can anyone identify?
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Contributed by Dwaine Wagoner on 6 September, 2011 - 8:49pm
Last updated 7 September, 2011 - 9:21am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Maury J. Heiman, 7 September, 2011 - 9:21am login or register to post comments

looks like Hystrichophora vestaliana - Hodges #3399
the larger spot in the middle of the wing is probably a worn area.
Hystrichophora vestaliana is found from Oklahoma to Colorado and California at least. I will try to find more information on the known range.
Do you have other photos of this moth?
… Maury J. Heiman, 6 September, 2011 - 11:59pm login or register to post comments

 
I'm sure you're right
on the i.d., Mr. Heiman, and thanks again for your expertise. Sorry, my only other shot is a similar view.
… Dwaine Wagoner, 7 September, 2011 - 12:31am login or register to post comments

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