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Owl Moth - Latebraria amphipyroides
Copyright © 2013 Greg W. Lasley

Owl Moth - Latebraria amphipyroides
Concan, Uvalde County, Texas, USA
April 19, 2002
Size: approx 4" wingspan
This moth came into a baited tree trunk while some friends were blacklighting. It was called "Owl Moth" but I am not certian of the species and have not been able to ID it with certainty.

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Contributed by Greg W. Lasley on 27 January, 2013 - 6:29am
Last updated 27 January, 2013 - 10:25am

Latebraria amphipyroides - Hodges #8646
Moved from ID Request.

Very nice!
Owl moth is related.
Thanks!
… Maury J. Heiman, 27 January, 2013 - 10:25am

 
Latebraria amphipyroides - Hodges #8646
Thank you very much, Maury!
… Greg W. Lasley, 27 January, 2013 - 5:36pm

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