Thanks, Merrill, that seems to be it. I thought it was most likely a pyralid of some sort, but I just could not see it. Sometimes as I look through the MPG plates I see the barest hint of a possibility of a match, and clicking on the photo I see additional photos that show my moth. Yesterday I had that experience with another lifer, Crowned Phlyctaenia, 4953, attached. It looked like a negative image of a Large Lace-border, but reduced in size. I was really happy to make that ID. I would have thanked you earlier, but my wife and I took in a wonderful production at Playmakers in Chapel Hill last night -- Drood, based on an unfinished Charles Dickens work. The cast consisted of middle and high school students, and they were terrific. I just had to add that plug. And we just recently got back home after spending the night there. Just an observation for others on the list, I have adopted a rule of thumb, even though I must frequently remind myself of it. On occasion I see a moth that I think will be a certain species, but I tell myself, "When in doubt, photograph. When sure of the ID, photograph. You may be wrong." This has been the best advice I could ever give or receive, because many times I have been wrong. My yard list is much the better because of it. Harry From: J. Merrill Lynch Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 2:37 PM To: ncsc-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ncsc-moths] Re: Moth ID Request Harry, I believe your moth is 5512 – Pink-masked Pyralid Moth – Aglossa disciferalis. I've had that species recently at my place in Watauga County Merrill On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 9:43 AM, Harry Wilson <harrywilson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Last night I had this moth, but I did not get a very good photo -- usually the case with those I need help identifying. I would appreciate any help with it. Harry Wilson Zebulon, NC -- J. Merrill Lynch Echo Valley Farm Watauga County, NC Elevation: 3,400 feet
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