[ncsc-moths] Re: Mountain Acronictas--A side by side comparison

  • From: "J. Merrill Lynch" <jmerrilllynch@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: ncsc-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:52:53 -0400

Paul,

I'm wondering if your hasta is actually A. laetifica 9227 based on the
lack of a distinct reniform.  See attached pic of what I believe is
laetifica taken here at Echo Valley on 2 July.

Merrill

On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 6:23 AM, Paul <pandlscharf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Based on Merrill's recent photo , I place my Mountain Acronictas side by
> side and believe I have A. hasta and two A. ovata. These were photographed
> across the border in the Blue Ridge Mts of Virginia. Confirmation would be
> appreciated . My A. hasta does not have a well defined reinform spot as most
> hastas. Paul



-- 
J. Merrill Lynch
Echo Valley Farm
Watauga County, NC
Elevation:  3,400 feet

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