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Brown-shaded Gray Moth

Iridopsis defectaria

Photo by NicoleLook
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Field Notes

Description:

Small moth 1 in from wingtip to wingtip, 1/4 inch from head to the end of his abdomen. Just sitting on my office window. Brown, tan specks.

Reference Links:

Genus Iridopsis - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
NicoleLook
Thanks bayucca. I think you were right with Iridopsis.
bayucca
Geometridae. Remembers me of an Iridopsis sp., but I am not 100% sure.

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PublishedFebruary 23, 2012

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