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Catocala micronympha
Grey mottled, tree bark mimicking moth with orange, viceroy-like accents on ventral wings (dorsal side). To the left of wing on the side profile photo, there is an indentation or crypt. Don't know if that's normative or from an injury. Approx. 1.25" wide and 1" long.
Flew briefly into barn. Was photographed & released.
I'm thinking orifice on body (side profile pic) on ventral side of wing might be the ear or vibration sensing organ?
Size wold be helpful, but I believe this is a Small Underwing Moth - Catocala micronympha.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/112873
Spotted on May 20, 2012
Submitted on May 20, 2012
