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Swallow-tailed Moth

Ourapteryx Sambucaria

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Field Notes

Description:

Delicate yellowish or creamy paper-like appearance. Has distinct 'tails' on the hindwings with darker spots at the base.

Species ID Suggestions

Small White Butterfly

Pieris rapae

Reference Link
FaredinAliyevski
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FaredinAliyevski
Welcome to the community! This lovely spotting is not the moth you think. This is a butterfly and I have suggested you the ID and the link you can read more about this butterfly.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2013

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