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Field Notes

Description:

Small, narrow, tan moth with snout nose and long antenna. Cosmet Moth?

Habitat:

Wire fence in backyard

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
CindyBinghamKeiser
It certainly can be tricky! So many look similar and others seem to have an infinite number of color variations. I usually have luck with that site but this tiny, common-looking moth is driving me crazy :p
courtneyhitson
Oh ok. That's the only site I have. I find it's hard to find an exact species for insects. I've been having trouble myself identifying insects.
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you. I have this one bookmarked but wasn't successful in locating this moth. I may have just missed it though.
courtneyhitson
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/identify This website may help.
CindyBinghamKeiser
Does anyone know anything about Cosmet moths? I'm thinking this is one.

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Southern California Wildlife
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Global Flight
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Moths of the World

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PublishedNovember 26, 2011

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