[tn-moths] Re: ID Help Needed
- From: "J. Merrill Lynch" <jmerrilllynch@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:41:41 -0400
Doug, I agree with Ken based on the angular hindwing and forewing of your
moth. S. inductata has a very similar pattern but usually shows a
consistent round margin to both fore and hind wings.
See comparison of various species here:
http://www.cbif.gc.ca/spp_pages/geometroidea/jpgs/image_e.php?image%5B%5D=107169.jpg%2CScopula+inductata&image%5B%5D=107164a.jpg%2CScopula+junctaria&image%5B%5D=107159.jpg%2CScopula+limboundata&image%5B%5D=107159a.jpg%2CScopula+limboundata&image%5B%5D=107170a.jpg%2CScopula+luteolata&image%5B%5D=107158.jpg%2CScopula+purata&image%5B%5D=107167.jpg%2CScopula+siccata
Merrill
On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 1:36 PM, kjchilds <kjchilds@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> IMHO, that's a 7159 Large Lace-border.
>
> Ken Childs
> Henderson, TN
> Chester County
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> *From:* Douglas Downs <douglas_downs@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* Tn-Moths <tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *Sent:* Thursday, August 25, 2011 12:27 PM
> *Subject:* [tn-moths] ID Help Needed
>
> I have tentatively identified this moth as 7169 - Soft-lined Wave
> (Scopula inductata). However, I am not overly confident with moths in the
> Scopula genus. Anyone able to confirm or correct?
>
> Doug Downs
> Sparta, White County, TN
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J. Merrill Lynch
Echo Valley Farm
Watauga County, NC
Elevation: 3,400 feet
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