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Indomitable Melipotis Moth

Melipotis indomita

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Description:

This common moth is 4-5 cm. It uses Mesquite, Prosopis, as a host plant. Despite its striking markings, when on the ground with rocks and leaves it disappears.

Habitat:

Resting during the day on a chair arm under the Inland Sea Oats. There are Mesquite trees in the green space around the Lake Lewisville behind my house.

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Species Melipotis indomita - Indomitable Melipotis Moth - Hodges#8600 - BugGuid…

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