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Adela septentrionella male in fighting stance. Male Adela septentrionella in fighting stance (spread wig display) just before pouncing on a rival male at a mating display site. Note the prominent tibial spurs. Photo by Paul J. Watson. Adela septentrionella,Geotagged,Ocean Spray Fairy Moth,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Adela septentrionella male in fighting stance.

Male Adela septentrionella in fighting stance (spread wig display) just before pouncing on a rival male at a mating display site. Note the prominent tibial spurs. Photo by Paul J. Watson.

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The Ocean Spray Fairy Moth

"Adela septentrionella" is a moth of the family Adelidae or "fairy longhorn moths". It was described by Walsingham in 1880. It is widespread from southern British Columbia and north-western Idaho to the Transverse Range in southern California.

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Species identified by Paul J Watson
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Uploaded Dec 9, 2024. Captured in 32039 Bio Station Ln, Polson, MT 59860, USA.
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