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Western White Ribboned Carpet Moth Seen and photographed 3-31-21 just behind my home on Camano Island WA. Geotagged,Mesoleuca gratulata,Spring,United States,Western White Ribboned Carpet Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Western White Ribboned Carpet Moth

Seen and photographed 3-31-21 just behind my home on Camano Island WA.

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  1. Welcome to JungleDragon, Breck! Thanks for sharing this gorgeous moth! Can you please add the geotag? Thanks! Posted 4 years ago
    1. It's a rather awkward system but I finally got it done. Posted 4 years ago
      1. Great...If you ever need help, just ask! Posted 4 years ago
        1. Thanks friend. Posted 4 years ago
          1. You're very welcome :) Posted 4 years ago
  2. Welcome to JungleDragon, Breck! Posted 4 years ago

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Small white, brown and black moth.
GRATULATA: from the Latin "gratulatus" (to express joy or gratification at the sight of); the first yearly sighting of these pretty and conspicuous day-flying moths is gratifying because it is a sure sign of spring in the west

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Breck
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Uploaded Mar 31, 2021. Captured Mar 31, 2021 13:36 in 396 E Cambrae Dr, Camano, WA 98282, USA.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/8.0
  • 1/2656s
  • ISO800
  • 400mm