Image of Agdistis americana Barnes & Lindsey 1921

Description:

"As soon as I flushed this moth I could tell it was something interesting! This is one of the most unique moths in North America. This is a striking moth when you see images of it on MPG. I never expected that in life, it would look like this. The pattern, along with the fact that the forewing is entirely complete (not ""plumed"") is diagnostic. It is limited to salt marshes on the Pacific coast...so a perfect match. Neat species... http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=6089&state=CA"