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Long nosed moth -maybe Subfamily Herminiinae -Litter Moths? - Phalaenostola metonalis - male
Copyright © 2012 Moni Hayne

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.
Contributed by Moni Hayne on 30 January, 2012 - 9:47pm
Last updated 9 February, 2013 - 10:18pm

Moved
Moved from Moths.
… Paul Dennehy, 31 January, 2012 - 11:55am

 
Thanks for the ID! what an in
Thanks for the ID! what an interesting looking snout!
… Moni Hayne, 31 January, 2012 - 4:24pm

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