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15-AUG-2012 Lejun

Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth (5170)

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Spoladea recurvalis
Hodges #5170
Recurvalis may refer to the recurved "tooth" at the tip of
the white medial band on the forewing which resembles an angler's fish hook.
Hilton Head Island
South Carolina

Nikon COOLPIX S8200
1/100s f/4.4 at 12.5mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Ann Pettigrew31-Aug-2012 01:59
A very striking moth. Beautiful shot!