[tn-moths] Re: Antaeotricha question
- From: "J. Merrill Lynch" <jmerrilllynch@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:19:12 -0400
Lori,
I've been grappling with those two as well. Maybe Hugh or Rich have a
secret formula for figuring them out.
Merrill
On Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 11:42 AM, Lori Owenby <loriowenby@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have attached two photos below of what I believe to be #1014
> Antaeotricha leucillana (Pale Gray Bird-dropping Moth); The first
> photo shows an "uncharacteristic" pose allowing for the entire wing to
> be seen while the second shows a more typical pose. My question is:
> What are the key characteristics to look for in separating this
> species from A. schlaegeri (Schlaeger's Fruitworm Moth)? Other than
> having slightly less dark coloration emanating from the nape area, I
> didn't really see a difference.
>
> I also had my first ever Caloptilia species this morning! It was
> #0595 C. bimaculatella--what a beauty!
> --
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> Lori Owenby
> St. Stephens/Riverbend Park Ranger
> Catawba County Parks
> Conover, NC
>
> "The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to
> pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself." ~Benjamin Franklin
>
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J. Merrill Lynch
Echo Valley Farm
Watauga County, NC
Elevation: 3,400 feet
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