anybody knows this species?

[Hugh McGuinness]

The moth shown is Aphomia sociella, an exotic species from Europe that is now well established in the northeast, and perhaps elsewhere. 

Stefan, where and when was the photo taken?

hugh

Hugh McGuinness
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From: owner-leps-l at lists.yale.edu [mailto:owner-leps-l at lists.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Stefan Kümmel
Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 2:25 PM
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Subject: anybody knows this species?

Dear list-members,

does anybody know something about the moth on the photograph?

Thank You an Best Regards
Stefan



 
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