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Tiny moth-like insect - Paraleucoptera albella
Copyright © 2013 Tiredyda

Tiny moth-like insect - Paraleucoptera albella
North Barriere Lake, Near Barriere, British Columbia, Canada
July 25, 2013
Size: 1 mm wide, 4 mm long
These insects were flying around but looked almost like a bit of thin yarn. I saw this one land on my vehicle window and only through my camera lens was I able to make out details.
Contributed by Tiredyda on 29 July, 2013 - 8:37pm
Last updated 21 January, 2015 - 1:34pm

Moved
Moved from Moths.
… A. Hendrickson, 21 January, 2015 - 1:34pm

Reminds me of
– 0475 – Cottonwood Leafminer Moth – Paraleucoptera albella
In general shape and feel but the markings are not right.
… Scott Gilmore, 3 September, 2013 - 11:33pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… john and jane balaban, 18 August, 2013 - 2:11pm

Looks similar to this Argyres
Looks similar to this Argyresthia
… ShadowMirror, 29 July, 2013 - 11:57pm

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