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Associated observations

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What

Lawn Armyworm Moth (Spodoptera mauritia)

Observer

sleepy_owl

Date

March 5, 2015

Place

Airport Rd (Google, OSM)

Description

Spotted this moth on the wall. At first I was not sure it was a moth because it was holding its wings out stiffly at an odd angle. I thought perhaps it might be some type of bug. When I tapped it, it fell to the floor, dead. Perhaps it had been sprayed with pesticides.

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