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Brown-shaded Gray Moth

Iridopsis defectaria

Description:

Small moth 1 in from wingtip to wingtip, 1/4 inch from head to the end of his abdomen. Just sitting on my office window. Brown, tan specks.

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2 Comments

NicoleLook
NicoleLook 12 years ago

Thanks bayucca. I think you were right with Iridopsis.

bayucca
bayucca 12 years ago

Geometridae. Remembers me of an Iridopsis sp., but I am not 100% sure.

NicoleLook
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NicoleLook

Sacramento, California, USA

Spotted on Feb 23, 2012
Submitted on Feb 23, 2012

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