Species Autographa californica (Alfalfa Looper)
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Autographa californica
(Alfalfa Looper)
Autographa californica
(Alfalfa Looper)
Autographa californica
(Alfalfa Looper)
Hard to photograph, since it hovered and moved quickly.
BugGuide ID
Associated Species: Lavandula angustifolia (Common Lavender)
Autographa californica
(Alfalfa Looper)
This poor moth was being attacked by ants and could no longer fly. It may Be too far gone to identify, but I thought I'd give it a try.
You can see one of the ants on the moth's front leg in the second picture. I took a video and tried to post it, ...
Associated Species: Exochus Sp (Exochus)
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You can see one of the ants on the moth's front leg in the second picture. I took a video and tried to post it, but it only displayed a photo.
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Autographa californica
(Alfalfa Looper)
Taxonomy
Subclass:
Pterygota (Winged and Once-winged Insects)
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