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southern purple mint moth

Pyrausta laticlavia

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33.1338, -97.0242

Field Notes

Description:

It is a small moth that has a mango colored wings with designs with purple/maroon.It is a nice moth that has bright colors,it is in the family crambidae.

Habitat:

building structure in lake dallas

Notes:

It was found when raining in the morning

Species ID Suggestions

Southern Purple Mint Moth

Pyrausta laticlavia

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AshleyT
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Comments (3)
Ornithoptera80
Thank you AshleyT for the ID and links i'll be sure to change the name of this spotting(:
AshleyT
Because you have the wrong ID for your moth. Correct ID includes them in Texas, https://bugguide.net/node/view/1300230
Ornithoptera80
Apparently this is not known to be found in texas can anybody tell why!!!

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PublishedAugust 5, 2019

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