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Large Tolype Moth

Tolype velleda

Description:

furry white moth with distinct black furry crown

Notes:

resting on an aluminum screen outside Ms. Betters classroom in the courtyard

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1 Comment

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 11 years ago

This looks like Genus Tolype. It's either a Large Tolype or a Small Tolype. They have some similarities. Take a look here:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/325

I am leaning towards the Large Tolype.

skeen
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skeen

Massachusetts, USA

Spotted on Sep 14, 2012
Submitted on Oct 14, 2012

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