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Scoliopteryx libatrix

Description:

About an inch to inch and a half in length, about an the same across. Darker brown moth with red and white markings.

Habitat:

Grassy area near the city. Found him on the soffit of my place.

Notes:

Very docile moth. I poked him then he flew away. I've never seen a moth like that.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Erin S
Erin S 10 years ago
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Scoliopteryx libatrix The Herald (moth)


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2 Comments

ConnorRadkie
ConnorRadkie 10 years ago

I thought they must be uncommon. I don't recall ever seeing it ever.

Nina C. Wilde
Nina C. Wilde 10 years ago

I am envious...I have wanted to see this moth since I started photographing them in 2008

ConnorRadkie
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ConnorRadkie

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Spotted on May 15, 2013
Submitted on May 20, 2013

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