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Genista Broom Moth

: Uresiphita reversalis

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

orangish moth. less than an inch. Found under the apple tree.

Habitat:

1000ft above sea level.

Species ID Suggestions

Genista Broom Moth

Uresiphita reversalis

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (4)
Maria dB
Those white legs are striking
Jacob Gorneau
You are very welcome, Jemma! I was surprised with this one, too! I thought it would be trickier. They white legs do look very pronounced when compared to the thorax, head, and wings!
HemaShah
thnx for the ID J,very fast one!
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PublishedMay 24, 2013

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