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Rheumaptera sp.
About 2 inches across. Black & white. Didn't like to sit still.
Found while hiking Mt Equinox in Manchester, VT. Altitude about 3800ft
There were hundreds about, starting at around 3000ft, all the way to the summit.
Spotted on Jul 11, 2012
Submitted on Jul 13, 2012
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I believe this is a Geometrid Moth in the genus Rheumaptera.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/196038