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Rival male Adela septentrionella perched at a swarming site. Rival male Adela septentrionella perched at a swarming site. Note the prominent tibial spurs used in both landed and aerial combat. Photo by Paul J. Watson. Adela septentrionella,Geotagged,Ocean Spray Fairy Moth,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Rival male Adela septentrionella perched at a swarming site.

Rival male Adela septentrionella perched at a swarming site. Note the prominent tibial spurs used in both landed and aerial combat. Photo by Paul J. Watson.

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  1. Welcome to JungleDragon, Paul! Love the extensive documentation of the behavior, very educational. Posted 9 months ago

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"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.