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Purple Arches Moth

Polia purpurissata

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Description:

Overall grey moth, with dark brown orbicular spots. Fore and hind wings look alike. Irregular fore and hind wings shape.

Habitat:

Suburban area.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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ianmaton
ianmaton 11 years ago
Purple Arches Moth
Polia purpurissata Moth Photographers Group – Polia purpurissata – 10280


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1 Comment

Noah Citizen
Noah Citizen 11 years ago

Thanks a lot Ian for the ID! You are of great help!

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Noah Citizen aka Olivier
Spotted by
Noah Citizen aka Olivier

Saskatoon, Canada

Spotted on Jul 25, 2012
Submitted on Jul 26, 2012

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