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White banded black moth probably Rheumaptera genus, species not determinable without microscopic exam.. Geotagged,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

White banded black moth

probably Rheumaptera genus, species not determinable without microscopic exam..

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    It's beautiful! If you're reasonably sure, feel free to identify. Posted 10 years ago
    1. View morpheme's profile
      morpheme
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      I'm afraid at best it would be a 50-50 guess From BugGuide:
      "The variation in pattern among individuals of R. hastata and R. subhastata is much greater than the variation between the two species. Since these two species have virtually identical geographic ranges, examination of genitalia is the only reliable way to separate the two."

      It is a lovely moth - though funny it reminds me of a QR code.. I keep thinking I should be able to scan it with a smart phone and get the ID ;-}       Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago
      1. View WildFlower's profile
        WildFlower
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        According to the moth photographers group only Rheumaptera subhastata is found in Washington, which is strange if you compare the spread maps.
        http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=7294&state=WA
        http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=7293&state=         Posted 10 years ago
  3. View garrylomasphotography's profile
    garrylomasphotography
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    Stunning capture morpheme...what an amazing pattern this moth has. Posted 10 years ago

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Uploaded Jun 15, 2015. Captured Jun 14, 2015 10:46 in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, National Forest Development Road 4062, Granite Falls, WA 98252, USA.
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  • X-E1
  • f/1.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO500
  • 50mm

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