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Joyful Virbia Moth

Virbia laeta

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

A small moth with dark forewings and pink hindwings. The abdomen was also pink.

Habitat:

Came to a moth sheet. Forest with many ponds and lakes.

Reference Links:

Moth Photographers Group – Virbia laeta – 8114

Species ID Suggestions

Joyful Virbia Moth

Virbia laeta

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Jacob Gorneau
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Jacob Gorneau
A Virbia sp., V. laeta looks the most likely. Beautiful moth!

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PublishedJuly 21, 2013

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