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Unknown small moth with white body, clear white wings with orangey-tan outer line and few black pin dots - Palpita quadristigmalis
Copyright © 2013 Kathy Saucier

Unknown small moth with white body, clear white wings with orangey-tan outer line and few black pin dots - Palpita quadristigmalis
SW of Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas, USA
May 27, 2013
Size: wingspan about 1 inch
Unusually clear wings with orangey-tan outer line caught our attention from other moths that showed up at night. Still present the next morning I was able to get a shot showing how well you can see through the wings.

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Unknown small moth with white body, clear white wings with orangey-tan outer line and few black pin dots - Palpita quadristigmalis Unknown small moth with white body, clear white wings with black outer line and few black pin dots - Palpita quadristigmalis
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Contributed by Kathy Saucier on 3 June, 2013 - 12:29pm
Last updated 27 August, 2014 - 4:00pm

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… John F. Carr, 15 June, 2013 - 2:48pm login or register to post comments

Looks to be

You will need to crop your image to "just the bug" to attract the attention of the experts.
… john and jane balaban, 3 June, 2013 - 1:49pm login or register to post comments

 
Palpita moth
Thank you so much. I found my night time shot and that black edge is really an orangey-tan just like the image you posted. I also submitted both photos trimmed to just the moth. When it comes to moths, if they aren't one of the common types found in the regular guides, I'm lost. Really appreciate the help!
… Kathy Saucier, 3 June, 2013 - 6:33pm login or register to post comments

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