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Plume Moth

Hellinsia sp.

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Large plume moth (the largest I have ever seen!). Pale tan coloration with minimal markings. Dark spot on each wing. Cooperative moth allowed me to get photos at all angles and never moved!

Habitat:

Bayard Cutting Arboretum. Semi-wooded area bordering on a brackish water source. Resting on a wildflower.

Reference Links:

Genus Hellinsia - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedMarch 5, 2014

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