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Virbia moth

Virbia sp.

Description:

Most adults are yellowish above on forewings, with bright hindwings, a typical startling pattern. 14 species are found north of Mexico. (information from BugGuide)

Habitat:

Mixed prairie/woodland

1 Species ID Suggestions

Virbia Moth
Virbia sp. Genus Virbia - BugGuide.Net


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3 Comments

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 10 years ago

You're the best, sir!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

Species in the Virbia genus usually need to be distinguished by looking at their brightly colored hindwings.

KimLomman
KimLomman 11 years ago

That's a really interesting looking moth.

Aaron_G
Spotted by
Aaron_G

Copan, Oklahoma, USA

Spotted on May 22, 2013
Submitted on May 23, 2013

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