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Himmelman's Plume Moth

Geina tenuidactylus

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Reddish brown with some white stripes. This is definitely the coolest plume moth that I've ever seen!

Habitat:

Resting on vegetation on the side of a large pond.

Reference Links:

Geina tenuidactyla - Wikipedia, Species Geina tenuidactylus - Himmelman's Plume Moth - Hodges#6092 - BugGuide.N…

Species ID Suggestions

Himmelman's Plume Moth

Geina didactyla

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