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Splendid Palpita

Palpita magniferalis

Photo by ConorSheaWing
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Black eyes. pale yellow lines the wings and black and white fill in the rest. Black stripe across abdomen.

Habitat:

Attracted by lights.

Species ID Suggestions

Splendid Palpita

Palpita magniferalis
Jacob Gorneau
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Jacob Gorneau
Here is my reference link: http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5226

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PublishedAugust 7, 2013

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