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White Flannel Moth

Norape ovina

Photo by ConorSheaWing
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Field Notes

Description:

White moth. Hairs on thorax spike upwards giving him a good looking dew.

Habitat:

Attracted by light.

Species ID Suggestions

White Flannel Moth

Norape ovina
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
Jacob Gorneau
Spectacular! I think the lighting made it appear pinkish: http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=4650

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PublishedAugust 8, 2013

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