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Genista Broom Moth

: Uresiphita reversalis

Spotting Image 1

Description:

orangish moth. less than an inch. Found under the apple tree.

Habitat:

1000ft above sea level.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago
Genista Broom Moth
Uresiphita reversalis Genista Broom Moth in California (September) - Uresiphita reversalis - BugGuide.Net


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4 Comments

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Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

Those white legs are striking

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

You are very welcome, Jemma! I was surprised with this one, too! I thought it would be trickier. They white legs do look very pronounced when compared to the thorax, head, and wings!

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Hema Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

legs are typical.

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Hema Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

thnx for the ID J,very fast one!

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HemaShah
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HemaShah

Walnut Creek, California, USA

Spotted on May 24, 2013
Submitted on May 24, 2013

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