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Noctuid Moth

Amephana aurita

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Field Notes

Description:

furry, gold-speckled, c 1cm long

Habitat:

Balcony, attracted from surrounding countryside by light.

Species ID Suggestions

Noctuid Moth

Amephana aurita

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Jacob Gorneau
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Jacob Gorneau
I cannot believe there is not a common name for this gorgeous moth!

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European Butterflies and Moths
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Moths of the World
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Biodiversidad en España/Spain
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Mission WILD
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Photographed
PublishedJuly 2, 2013

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