[ncsc-moths] Re: Zanclognatha obscuripennis ?

  • From: Bob Perkins <perkybear@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: ncsc-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:07:41 -0500

Paul,

Could your moth be a dark Zanclognatha cruralis? According to the MPG and 
BugGuide, the date fits and there is mention of a dark brown summer form.

Bob
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On Jan 19, 2012, at 6:56 AM, Paul wrote:

> I realize the Zanclognatha complex is a difficult group, but this photo 
> appears to be identical to the photos on MPG and also fits the excellent 
> discription on MPG. The only problem is MPG says Z. obscuripennis flies from 
> Apr- Jun and this photo was taken 15 Aug  2011. Any Ideas ? Paul
> <8347_001.jpg>

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Bob Perkins
Woodlawn, Virginia
Historian and General Outdoorsman





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