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Lycomorpha pholus
About 15mm long.
Grassy area near rocky shore of small reservoir.
When I first saw this moth it was on a plant, Partridge Pea, I think. I couldn't get a focus on it and when I tried to manipulate the plant for a better shot, it flew away. I tried to watch to see where it landed, but quickly lost sight of it. Minutes later, I saw another one flying and carefully watched it until it landed on my shirt. Sometimes, it's better to be lucky than good.
Spotted on Aug 11, 2012
Submitted on Aug 11, 2012
1 Comment
very nice spotting - great that you could get it after all!