Common Rustic Moth
Mesapamea secalis
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Common Rustic Moth Mesapamea secalis |
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The Common Rustic is a very variable moth with some of its forms looking remarkably similar to other "Rustic" moths. In addition, it has been split into three species which are almost indistinguishable: the Common Rustic, the Lesser Common Rustic and Remm's Rustic |
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Just one of its many forms |
Large eyes, upturned "nose" and raised "hairstyle" of the Common Rustic | |
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Lesser Common Rustic Moth Mesapamea didyma |
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The Lesser Common Rustic is also very variable in form but the dark form with white "eyes" are often Lesser Common Rustics. |
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