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Distinguished Colymychus

Colomychus talis

Photo by flowntheloop
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Field Notes

Description:

Magenta Crambid moth with large yellow patterning on wings.

Habitat:

At porch lights near front yard (open field). Surrounded by mixed hardwoods/loblolly pines.

Reference Links:

Colomychus talis - Details, Colomychus talis - Wikipedia, Colomychus talis (Grote, 1878) | Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Comments (3)
flowntheloop
Thank you, Brian. I thought it was just PERFECT! Such gorgeous colors!
Brian38
Very distinguished and beautiful!

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PublishedAugust 22, 2017

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