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Slender Clearwing (Hemaris gracilis)Observer
jakemccumberDescription
On what I think is young Kalmia angustifolia. Odd host; area full of Vaccinium angustifolium. Perhaps late stage wandering?
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Plain Prominent (Coelodasys apicalis)Observer
rob21Description
on blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium
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Atlantic White Cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides)Observer
natemarchessaultDescription
Comparison with eastern redcedar (which is on right in both pics)
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Oak Fig Gall Wasp (Trigonaspis quercusforticorne)Observer
natemarchessaultDescription
Outside texture fuzzy like a subtler version of staghorn sumac fruiting body. Inside very spongy and delicate; difficult to cut without compressing even with a brand new razor blade.
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Coffee-loving Pyrausta Moth (Pyrausta tyralis)Observer
jakemccumberDescription
Tiny, beautiful, and very active. Only got the one shot when if briefly landed.
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Raspberry Pyrausta Moth (Pyrausta signatalis)Observer
jakemccumberDescription
Same exact wall as a Pyrausta tyralis last year. Zoomed out photo for scale (roughly 5" lap on cedar shingles).
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Psychedelic Jones Moth (Thaumatographa jonesi)Observer
jakemccumberDescription
Wow! Came to porch light.
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White Furcula Moth (Furcula borealis)Observer
jakemccumberDescription
with molt
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Cucullia posteraObserver
jakemccumberDescription
Came to porch light
Excellent identification discussion: http://pnwmoths.biol.wwu.edu/browse/family-noctuidae/subfamily-cuculliinae/cucullia/cucullia-postera/
