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Unknown Moth

Photo by keithp2012
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Description:

Moth, mimicing bird poo.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
Jacob Gorneau
I was just trying to lead you in a right direction. Good luck!!
keithp2012
Although the moths in your link have similar markings, none of them are my moth. When Goggling it appears mine might be some sort of Codling Moth, the ones that infest apples, but i'm not sure of an exact species.
Jacob Gorneau
Although this may not be the species, it may help. http://bugguide.net/node/view/74448/bgimage
Jacob Gorneau
I'm sorry, my previous link was invalid. Please use this link to access the mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841449
Jacob Gorneau
Beautiful spotting! Please add to and join mission:http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8...

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Mimetic Animals of the World
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Moths of the World
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PublishedMay 19, 2011

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