CLOSED: Is this a plume moth? If so, what kind?

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emblue Morrisville, PA May 27, 2010

I saw this in Bucks County, Southeastern Pennsylvania (last night for the first time, and then this photo was taken today).

From what I'm seeing online it looks like this is a plume moth? Yes? If so, anyone know what kind?

Thanks!

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV May 27, 2010

Yes, it is a plume moth (Lepidoptera: Pterophoridae); likely in the genus Geina. I hesitate to pin a specific name on it, as there are several species that superficially look very much alike - see http://tinyurl.com/35zolhx and http://tinyurl.com/39398yn for a couple of examples.

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emblue Morrisville, PA Apr 26, 2021

Thanks suunto! (LONG time since you replied, just seeing this now. Much appreciated.)

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