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Copyright © 2006 Joyce Gross

moth - Xestia oblata

UC Sagehen Creek Field Station, Nevada County, California, USA
July 27, 2006
Size: 18mm

Came to UV light.

Contributed by Joyce Gross on 29 October, 2006 - 2:15pm
Last updated 31 October, 2006 - 9:48pm

Moved

Moved from Xestia.

… Joyce Gross, 31 October, 2006 - 9:48pm

Unsure of Xestia species, but close to, if not...

10947 - Xestia oblata and 10946 - Xestia conchis. Uncertain of distribution ranges.

… Bob Patterson, 30 October, 2006 - 2:14pm

thanks again Bob

After investigating a bit, I moved this to Xestia oblata because 1) the moths of California database doesn't list X. conchis as occurring in CA, 2) it does list X. oblata as occurring in the county where I photographed this specimen, and 3) it looks like a good match for X. oblata; other Xextias for which I could find photos don't seem to match -- except X. conchis. Like you, I couldn't find what the distribution is of X. conchis. I see the Essig museum has some X. conchis specimens; I'll try to remember to check their county data next time I'm there.

… Joyce Gross, 31 October, 2006 - 9:55pm

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