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Polix coloradella Polix coloradella Geotagged,Polix coloradella,Skunk Moth,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

9 to 12 mm long. Forewing length 7.5-9.3 mm, rarely 6.7mm.
Adult - forewing black with white strip beginning on top of head and continuing along inner margin, bending 45 degrees near anal angle and extending almost half-way to apex.
Head: Pale yellow to yellowish-white.
Antenna: Grayish-brown, with faint paler rings.
Thorax: Gray-brown, outlined in pale yellow to yellowish-white.
Wings: Forewings long, wide at tips. Grayish-brown, slightly speckled with creamy-white. Inner.. more

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Mar 5, 2019. Captured Jun 30, 2018 01:22 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/4.5
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 36mm