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Slosson's Metalmark Moth - Hodges#2653 (Tortyra slossonia)
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Copyright © 2012
Karen Anthonisen Finch
Reflective Tortyra Moth -
Tortyra slossonia
Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, USA
June 2, 2012
Size: Approx. 1.5 cm
Found resting on a leaf near water's edge at Robinson Preserve.
Images of this individual:
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Contributed by
Karen Anthonisen Finch
on 3 June, 2012 - 4:14am
Last updated 3 June, 2012 - 12:01pm
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Mike Quinn
, 3 June, 2012 - 11:33am
Wait for the lep experts, but...
...take a look at the Reflective Tortyra Moth (Tortyra slossonia):
Might be something in that neighborhood, at least.
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 3 June, 2012 - 9:28am
It's a moth?!!
Sure does look like the link you have. Surprise, surprise. A moth.
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Karen Anthonisen Finch
, 3 June, 2012 - 9:42am