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Red-washed Prominent Moth

Oligocentria semirufescens

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Stick mimic when at rest. Mottled browns, blacks and whites. This species has variable coloration and often has a wash of red, which mine does not.

Habitat:

Suburban. Attracted to a flood light overnight.

Reference Links:

Species Oligocentria semirufescens - Red-washed Prominent - Hodges#8012 - BugGu…

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