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Orange-patched smoky moth

Pyromorpha dimidiata

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Field Notes

Description:

A medium-sized moth with soft black wings accented with dull gold. Its antennae are black and feathery. The fore legs are also yellow.

Habitat:

Temperate forest.

Notes:

Second half of photos are of another individual and were taken with flash.

Species ID Suggestions

Orange-patched Smoky Moth

Pyromorpha dimidiata

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ChunXingWong
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Comments (2)
mauna Kunzah
Thank you, ChunXing! I didn't know that. Also, thanks for the prompt suggestion.
ChunXingWong
Cool spotting, this moth mimics a Lycidae beetle very well !

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PublishedJune 5, 2013

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