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Moth, Tetanolita species? - Tetanolita mynesalis
Copyright © 2013 Katy Emde

Moth, Tetanolita species? - Tetanolita mynesalis
Houston, Near Memorial Park, Harris County, Texas, USA
May 4, 2013
The moth moved. Certain characteristics are more obvious in this photo.

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Contributed by Katy Emde on 5 May, 2013 - 12:32pm
Last updated 5 May, 2013 - 7:08pm

Smoky Tetanolita - Hodges #8366
Moved from ID Request.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 5 May, 2013 - 7:08pm

Smoky Tetanolita Moth - Hodges #8366
Female - not tuffs on antennae
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 5 May, 2013 - 2:45pm

 
Thanks.
Thank you for the tip on differentiating male and female. That kind of information is really helpful. Katy
… Katy Emde, 5 May, 2013 - 3:01pm

 
Also ...
You can tell the difference between Tetanolita and Renia moths, by the location of the tuffs

Tetanolita                   Renia
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 5 May, 2013 - 4:12pm

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