[ncsc-moths] Re: Buncombe County 6/6
- From: Hugh McGuinness <hdmcguinness@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: ncsc-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2011 21:22:00 -0400
Hi All,
I believe that both X dolosa and X c-nigrum occur in NC. The best way to
separate them is by size, with dolosa being larger. I also think there is a
habitat difference between the two, with c-nigrum being more of a mesic
woodland species.
Hugh
On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 6:31 AM, <vinstanton@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Imaged this moth this morning and believe it is H10942.1 Xestia
> dolosa, Greater Black-letter Dart Moth.
> Bug Guide says there are two closely related species (X. nigrum), which can
> be seperate by region..
>
> Yes?
>
> Vin
> Asheville, WNC
>
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