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Spring Cankerworm? - Ersephila indistincta - male
Copyright © 2012 Eric R. Eaton

Spring Cankerworm? - Ersephila indistincta - Male
Cheyenne Mountain State Park, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
March 25, 2012
I believe this is Paleacrita vernata, just heavily marked. Your thoughts? Whatever it is, it is very abundant now, flying during the day as well (at least in riparian areas).
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Contributed by Eric R. Eaton on 29 March, 2012 - 1:40am
Last updated 14 January, 2013 - 8:04pm

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… Eric R. Eaton, 3 April, 2012 - 10:54am login or register to post comments

Ersephila
I believe this is Ersephila indistincta. They are known from Colorado.
… Jason D. Roberts, 30 March, 2012 - 10:29pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you.
I believe you are correct. Creating guide page.
… Eric R. Eaton, 3 April, 2012 - 10:53am login or register to post comments

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