[ncsc-moths] Re: Psaphida styracis

  • From: Merrill Lynch <jmerrilllynch@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "ncsc-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <ncsc-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:36:37 -0500

Marvin,  I think you are right; your moth is worn and the orbicular spot is 
inconspicuous.  Also, the date is good for styracis.

Merrill

J. Merrill Lynch
Echo Valley Farm
Watauga County, NC
3,400 feet elevation
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On Jan 23, 2012, at 1:00 AM, "Marvin Smith" <ms6wood@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Best ID I can find is Fawn Sallow (Psaphida styracis - 10016), but that 
> doesn’t look right.  Among other characteristics, this moth seems to be 
> missing the smaller white spot.  Date:  3/2/11.
>  
> Marvin Smith
> Rural North-central Arkansas
> Searcy County – Ozark Mountains
> Elevation:  1600 feet
> Mixed hardwood and pine woods/pastures.
> <P3022465_560.JPG>

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