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Lemon Plagodis

Plagodis serinaria

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
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Field Notes

Description:

A gorgeous pink and yellow moth in the Geometridae family typically seen with an upcurved abdomen and the wings partially open, Plagodis serinaria is an exciting find in Spring!

Notes:

Lifer! The first moth I saw at my light set-up. Special thanks to my dad for all the help.

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Comments (6)
AshleyT
I love the setup, seems like a great way to attract moths! And such a pretty moth too!
Jacob Gorneau
Thank you very much injica! This one does have quite the expression! :-)
injica
ha ha ha :D super funny face

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PublishedMay 25, 2013

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