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Black-banded owlet moth

Phalaenostola larentioides

Description:

Relatively uncommon purple & black banded moth of the Erebidae family. 1.5 cm wingspan.

Habitat:

Semi rural yard.

Notes:

A little bit fuzzy but I've only seen this species once & just managed to get the one shot.

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KarenL
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KarenL

Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Aug 19, 2011
Submitted on Nov 19, 2011

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