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Splendid palpita moth

Palpita magniferalis

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

The ID may be incorrect and unfortunately I don't have a sharper photo but it resembles a Splendid Palpita I spotted once before,

Habitat:

My back porch

Notes:

Spotted for National Moth Week

Reference Links:

Palpita magniferalis, Species Palpita magniferalis - Splendid Palpita - Hodges#5226 - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJuly 27, 2014

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