Kermes scale moth ( Euclemensia bassettella ), #1467 by larose forest photos

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04-Jul-2018	Christine Hanrahan

Kermes scale moth (Euclemensia bassettella), #1467

At home

This attractive little moth turned up at the moth lights last night. According to Bug Guide, the larvae of this species feed on scale insects on oak trees.

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Helen Betts		05-Jul-2018 23:13
Such a pretty moth, and a great capture of it. Like I said, the sheer variety is mind-boggling! V.

Hank Vander Velde		05-Jul-2018 20:48
Great find and excellent close-up of this pretty moth Christine.

Carl Carbone		05-Jul-2018 18:57
Wow, that's a cool one! Nice find and shot.

Jim Coffman		05-Jul-2018 18:34
I would have never guessed that to be a moth!!

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