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Nephelodes minians
Family: Noctuidae, Subfamily: Noctuinae, Tribes: Tholerini and Hadenini (Large Arches) Beautiful reds, browns and tans with one white spot/blotch on each wing. Scalloped-like edges. Very fuzzy head. Large black eyes. Two large red blotches underneath white spots. Also 3 spots on edge of each wing. Fuzzy tail. Size: 1 inch long (2.54 cm) Hosts: Corn and grasses
Near woodlands. Attracted to light.
WOW! Thanks so much Fyn. You work miracles. That was a fast ID. That is definitely it. I see the coloring and design is variable. That makes it more difficult, but you did it. THANKS!
I forgot to mention in the description Gerardo that it also has a cute upturned "nose". LOL Thanks! It was very friendly. HA!
Spotted on Sep 13, 2012
Submitted on Sep 15, 2012
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