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White-banded Telphusa Moth - Hodges#1857 - Pubitelphusa latifasciella
Copyright © 2012 John R. Maxwell

White-banded Telphusa Moth - Hodges#1857 - Pubitelphusa latifasciella
Marlton, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
June 7, 2012
Size: Maybe around 7 mm?
At first glance it seems a little like Telphusa latifasciella (White-banded Telphusa Moth - Hodges#1857), but it doesn't really look like any of those already in the guide.
Measured "nose" to wingtip
Contributed by John R. Maxwell on 8 June, 2012 - 11:09am
Last updated 8 June, 2012 - 12:25pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request. Thanks!
… John R. Maxwell, 8 June, 2012 - 12:25pm

Confirmed
Yes, this is Telphusa latifasciella, in the color form that has the white band replaced with a gray one.
… Terry Harrison, 8 June, 2012 - 11:53am

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