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Sage Plume Moth - Hodges#6117 (Anstenoptilia marmarodactyla)
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Copyright © 2014
Matt Coors
Plume Moth -
Anstenoptilia marmarodactyla
San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA
February 24, 2014
Size: ~15mm
I found this Plume Moth while out for a walk yesterday evening in downtown San Diego. Is anyone good at identifying these?
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Contributed by
Matt Coors
on 25 February, 2014 - 2:13am
Last updated 12 September, 2017 - 5:56pm
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john and jane balaban
, 23 March, 2014 - 4:17pm
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reminds me of
with the tan patch behind the dark triangle, white streak at outer margin - as well as the markings of the body ... what do you think about Anstenoptilia marmarodactyla - Hodges #6117
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Marcia Morris
, 25 February, 2014 - 6:02pm
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Thanks;
it certainly does seem like a match. Looks like it's already been documented in San Diego too.
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Matt Coors
, 27 February, 2014 - 1:28am
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Documentation
Yes, and this sighting will be a first for that area in this guide for February! Thanks!
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Marcia Morris
, 27 February, 2014 - 5:45am
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