"Clifford D. Ferris" <cdferris@bresnan.net> 
07/14/2012 10:58 AM	To
	Matt_Bowser@fws.gov
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	Xylena
	
	


Matt,

Your moth is Xylena thoracica. I have other records from Alaska. X. 
cineritia is a more southern species. I don't know of any good 
reference or key to N.A. Xylena.  The characters that separate these 
2 species are subtle - the arrangement of the orbicular and reniform 
spots and overall FW color; thoracica is a bit paler and grayer than 
cineritia.

Regards,

Cliff