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Moonseed moth

Plusiodonta compressipalpis

Description:

1/2" long crambid snout moth

Habitat:

Semi rural


1 species ID suggestions

childs.kj
childs.kj 9 months ago
Moonseed Moth
Plusiodonta compressipalpis

3 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 9 months ago

Thanks Ken!

KarenL
KarenL 9 months ago

Thanks for your suggestion arrakislupus. This wasn't a hawk moth though I've not been able to find it in my guide yet.

arrakislupus
arrakislupus 9 months ago

Looks like an Argius singulata, but I'm not so sure... that golden bright is so particular. With open wings would be easier to identify

Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Lat: 35.92, Long: -86.85

Spotted on Aug 8, 2012
Submitted on Aug 9, 2012

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