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Melanchra adjuncta

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Beautiful medium-sized dark gray moth marked with bold white spots and zigzags as shown.

Habitat:

Attracted to lights at a building surrounded by dense deciduous forest with nearby agricultural fields and rural townships.

Reference Links:

Moth Photographers Group – Melanchra adjuncta – 10292

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Comments (1)
patty
I spotted a similar recently Eric...I´ll upload it...greetings =)

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Appalachia Ohio

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PublishedFebruary 15, 2013

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