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Hollow-spotted Blepharomastix Moth (Blepharomastix ranalis) Originally found resting on Dogwood leaves (Cornus florida). Also near Sourwood trees (Oxydendrum arboreum). Note the fallen flower beside it. Blepharomastix ranalis,Geotagged,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Hollow-spotted Blepharomastix Moth (Blepharomastix ranalis)

Originally found resting on Dogwood leaves (Cornus florida). Also near Sourwood trees (Oxydendrum arboreum). Note the fallen flower beside it.

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Nice!! I just saw this species a few days ago too! Posted 6 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      See:
      Hollow-spotted Blepharomastix - Blepharomastix ranalis Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area Blepharomastix ranalis,Geotagged,Hollow-spotted Blepharomastix Moth,Spring,United States,moth
       Posted 6 years ago
      1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
        Flown Kimmerling
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        Fantastic! Yayyyy! I was thrown off on the ID as it was more pale than most of the reference photos! Yours is gorgeous! Posted 6 years ago
        1. View Christine Young's profile
          Christine Young
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          Thanks, I wish it was in focus though ;P. Hopefully it will come back! It was so pretty. Posted 6 years ago

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The Hollow-spotted Blepharomastix Moth

"Blepharomastix ranalis", the hollow-spotted blepharomastix moth, is a species of grass moth of the Crambidae family found in the eastern and southern United States and Mexico.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jun 12, 2019. Captured Jun 10, 2019 19:35 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/181s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm

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