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Long nosed moth -maybe Subfamily Herminiinae -Litter Moths?  - Phalaenostola metonalis - male

Long nosed moth -maybe Subfamily Herminiinae -Litter Moths? - Phalaenostola metonalis - Male
Center twp., Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
July 23, 2011
Size: less than 1" head to tail
Unknown moth with a long nose. Any help with Id appreciated! Thanks!

Located near woodland; meadows; yard with perennial, veggie, and fruits planted; wetlands nearby.

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Moved from Moths.

 
Thanks for the ID! what an in
Thanks for the ID! what an interesting looking snout!

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