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Coyote Brush Borer Plume Moth

Hellinsia grandis

Description:

The Coyote Brush Borer Plume Moth's wingspan is about 34 millimeters (1.3 in). The head, palpi, antennae, thorax and abdomen are of nearly a uniform pale brownish-ochreous color. The legs are brownish ochreous. The forewings are pale brownish ochreous, in some species with a few scattered faint brownish dots on the second lobe. The fringes are slightly darker. The hindwings are very slightly browner than forewings, with the fringes still darker. Adults are on wing in August.

Habitat:

found in North America (including California), Mexico and Guatemala.

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2 Comments

RickBohler
RickBohler 10 years ago

Thanks Rosalie :)

RosalieLandt
RosalieLandt 10 years ago

Sweet shots. I like the 2nd one with the fuzzy head!

RickBohler
Spotted by
RickBohler

North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Jun 26, 2013
Submitted on Jun 26, 2013

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