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Wasp Moth

Pseudomya melanthoides

Photo by Tom15
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Notes:

This moth was attracted to the porch lights at Asa Wright.

Species ID Suggestions

Wasp Moth

Pseudomya melanthoides

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
Tom15
Wow Jacob, you're going to town with these moths! Thanks for another ID!
Jacob Gorneau
Looking at the venation and looking at the first photo in the reference link closely (to observe the red patches), it looks like the markings match.

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PublishedFebruary 20, 2013

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