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5438 - Thaumatopsis edonis - female
Copyright © 2012 Mark Dreiling

5438 - Thaumatopsis edonis - Female
Bartlesville, Washington County, Oklahoma, USA
September 9, 2012
My identification. I am not sure if the female is expected to be lighter.
If not, then it is somewhat worn.
Found at UV light near pond in wooded area of a flood plain.
Contributed by Mark Dreiling on 9 September, 2012 - 12:31pm

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