Waxed sallow moth ( Chaetaglaea cerata ), #9948 by larose forest photos

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25-Sep-2017	Christine Hanrahan

Waxed sallow moth (Chaetaglaea cerata), #9948

Reveler Conservation Area

Thanks to C. Schmidt/iNaturalist for the correct ID on this moth. According to him, it is very rare. NatureServe lists it as S1, Critically Imperilled in Ontario.

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Nirvan Hope		20-Mar-2019 18:17
The markings stand out beautifully against that blue. So glad you were able to ID this rare moth.

Carl Carbone		20-Mar-2019 12:30
Wow, that's a find! I would have definitely needed ID assistance ... like 75% of the moth photos I have!

joseantonio		20-Mar-2019 05:12
love the contrast with the blue color.V.

laine		20-Mar-2019 01:29
How fortunate to find this rare moth....those markings are unusual. V

Hank Vander Velde		20-Mar-2019 01:02
Nice markings on this well captured Moth Christine.

hayl		20-Mar-2019 00:53
So very detailed down to the fringe on the edges of its wings. Excellent.

Graeme		19-Mar-2019 23:32
A very good closeup of this moth, Christine.V

Pierre Martin		19-Mar-2019 23:11
beautiful details and pattern, great for that rarety!

Helen Betts		19-Mar-2019 22:17
Nicely detailed capture of this moth. Their variety amazes me! V.

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