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Owlet moth

Mimeusemia persimilis (butler?)

Photo by AudieWilkins
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Approx. 25mm in length with a wingspan of about 55mm.

Habitat:

This one was on the ground in the shade of tall grasses. It was daytime, and they're nocturnal.

Reference Links:

Mimeusemia persimilis - Information on Mimeusemia persimilis

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PublishedAugust 11, 2014

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