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White Satin Moth

Palpita flegia

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Field Notes

Description:

Photo take at night in home this is one i never see before around 5 cm wingspan all white-blue color.

Habitat:

Tropical, Sub tropical

Reference Links:

Satin White moth - Palpita flegia - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

White Satin Moth

Palpita flegia

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Spotted for Missions

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Mexico Horn of Plenty
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Moths of the World
Mission
Yucatan Peninsula Biodiversity

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PublishedFebruary 23, 2013

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