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KashtanGeorge Los Angeles, CA(Zone 10a) Nov 29, 2008

I've noticied that butterfly on the indoor wall in the south in October, 2008. It was probably attracted by the lamp's light in the evening.
Please, assist with the identification.

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wallaby1 Lincoln, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Nov 29, 2008

It's a moth, first thought's were a Yellow Wave, here's a pic of a Small Yellow Wave. I can't be certain though as the details can't be seen well, and there are very many moths which look like each other so it can be confusing. Perhaps this one is best kept in you records as a 'possible'. I can see next year you will doing what I did this year, lol, standing outside for hours with lights on waiting for them to arrive! Late July is a good time...:)

http://www.btinternet.com/~pdj_photos/moths/moths05a.htm

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KashtanGeorge Los Angeles, CA(Zone 10a) Nov 29, 2008

Wallaby, I agree, the Small Yellow Wave looks closest of all.

Lol, the next year for sure!

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KashtanGeorge Los Angeles, CA(Zone 10a) Dec 02, 2008

I've found some more pix, which I made then. I think, this one is more or less more distinct.

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KashtanGeorge Los Angeles, CA(Zone 10a) Dec 02, 2008

Er..., nope. Not that much distinct. I used photoflash.

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