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Lunate Zale moth

Zale lunata

Photo by suzmonk
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Field Notes

Description:

Well, here's a pretty terrible photo of a pretty beautiful moth. Too far away to get a decent shot, but maybe next time ... anyone recognize it?

Reference Links:

Lunate Zale (Zale lunata) - Information on Lunate Zale, Zale lunata, Moth Photographers Group – Zale lunata – 8689

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
suzmonk
Thanks very much for the ID, Ashley. I'll be on the lookout for a chance to take a better photo ... pretty moth, chocolate box colors, just too far away!
AshleyT
No that's okay, now I know for next time and will be more confident to suggest it then!
suzmonk
Doing a little research on the link you sent, AshleyT, I think so, too. Would you like to send a formal ID suggestion?
AshleyT
I think it's Zale lunata. By no means an expert though :)
suzmonk
Thank you, Ashley, good tip ... I shall investigate!
AshleyT
One of the Zales, http://bugguide.net/node/view/3122

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Butterflies and Moths of Southeast USA
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PublishedAugust 19, 2014

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