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Which Holomelina? - Virbia aurantiaca
Copyright © 2011 marcie oconnor

Which Holomelina? - Virbia aurantiaca
our land, along Hwy 88 near Praag, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, USA
August 21, 2011
Came to UV lights. Is it possible to tell the species from this photo? Holomelinas are common moths here - I see them often on our remnant prairies - but this is the first time I've gotten a look at any of their hind wings. I'm hoping this will help to get an id.
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Contributed by marcie oconnor on 8 October, 2011 - 8:28am
Last updated 8 October, 2011 - 9:38am

Virbia aurantiaca - Orange Holomelina - Hodges #8121
Moved from Virbia.

Subterminal hindwing band of V. aurantiaca is solid whereas the subterminal area of V. ferruginosa has a series of blotches and spots
… Maury J. Heiman, 8 October, 2011 - 9:38am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
Good to know.
… marcie oconnor, 8 October, 2011 - 9:41am login or register to post comments

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