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The Gem (female)

Orthonama obstipata

Description:

One of the few sexually dimorphic moths which can be distinguished by color. Typically, gender is decided in moths by the size of the antennae, as the males use them as receptors for female pheromones.

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Jacob Gorneau
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Jacob Gorneau

Maine, USA

Spotted on Aug 8, 2012
Submitted on Aug 31, 2012

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