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Indomitable Melipotis
Melipotis indomita, (Walker, [1858])
32.8633, -97.2731
Field Notes
Description:
It is a medium sized (Erebidae) moth with a wingspan of 25-30 mm. This moth has tan wings with two circle patterns on both forewings as well as 2 tan lines also on the forewings. The hindwings have white and black patterns as well as the whole backside.
Habitat:
Semi-urban, Fort Worth, Texas. Attracted to a 250 watt. Mercury vapor light trap on a clear night.
Notes:
The reported host plants happen to be Mesquites that seem to be very common around this area.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 8, 2020
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