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Post by Rev. Redmond Farrier on Jul 11, 2012 23:20:22 GMT -8
The way it rests reminds me of one. Any idea what I have here? It is small, I haven't measured it yet, but I would guess it comes in at around 3cm wingspan. (though I am horrible at guessing measurements) Attachments:
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ckswank
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Post by ckswank on Jul 11, 2012 23:28:46 GMT -8
I think it might be a Walnut Sphinx (Amorpha juglandis). They are highly variable in coloration.
Charlie
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Post by africaone on Jul 11, 2012 23:48:35 GMT -8
its is an Apatelodes (family Apatelodidae) something near the species torrefacta
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Post by Rev. Redmond Farrier on Jul 12, 2012 0:00:11 GMT -8
I isn't A. juglandis. I have several of them in my collection and they are MUCH larger. You are very correct about how variable they are though. I thought I had 3 different types of moths and they were all eventually identified as juglandis.
I researched the lead africaone gave me. I think he is right with Apatelodes torrefacta. If no-one disagrees, I will place that on the label.
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Post by mothula83 on Jul 12, 2012 3:47:41 GMT -8
I agree with you on Apatelodes torrefacta. Very common here in Ohio.
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Post by Fernando on Jul 12, 2012 10:55:09 GMT -8
I thought these belonged to the Bombycidae family.
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Post by Rev. Redmond Farrier on Jul 12, 2012 13:47:19 GMT -8
It does belong to the Bombycidae family. Apatelodinae is apparently a subfamily of Bombycidae according to the guide page on BugGuide.
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Post by Fernando on Jul 13, 2012 5:58:20 GMT -8
I see. I've seen that some people consider Apatelodidae as a different family though.
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