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Euchlaena - Euchlaena obtusaria
Copyright © 2013 Lisa Dolliver

Euchlaena - Euchlaena obtusaria
Cedar Hill, Dallas County, Texas, USA
September 25, 2012
Size: 45 mm
I was wondering if this could be the Obtuse Euchlaena as it has deeply scalloped hind wings and dark marks by the forewing apex. Thanks for any help!
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Contributed by Lisa Dolliver on 22 January, 2013 - 11:08am
Last updated 5 July, 2013 - 11:02am

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… Lisa Dolliver, 5 July, 2013 - 11:02am login or register to post comments

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… John F. Carr, 3 March, 2013 - 1:28pm login or register to post comments

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Beautiful moth! Would love to see one.
… A. Hendrickson, 22 January, 2013 - 3:49pm login or register to post comments

It is…
Also has the deeper third notch and discal spot in the hindwing.

See reference here.
… Ross Hill, 22 January, 2013 - 11:40am login or register to post comments

 
Thank you Ross!
I haven't submitted a Euchlaena in a while since they appear to be difficult to distinguish. Thanks for your help!
… Lisa Dolliver, 22 January, 2013 - 12:00pm login or register to post comments

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