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Description
Finally got an ID on this guy. Its a Northern Giant Flag Moth. The only species of Dysschema found in the U.S.
There weren't many plants around on the rock face. A few cacti, including cholla and a few dry sages that hadn't yet come into their spring green.
There was also a small leafy plant that I got a pic of but couldn't identify. Elongate, deeply lobed green leaves with a light, almost white underside. Some of the leaves were unfolding almost like a fiddlehead fern, with only the white portion visible.
Sorry, I don't remember more. I was pretty much scared out of my wits. I'm no rock climber and I was told it was "just a scramble". Evidently that doesn't mean what I thought.
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Comments & Identifications
Do you know if it was eating anything? Any tasty plants nearby?
There weren't many plants around on the rock face. A few cacti, including cholla and a few dry sages that hadn't yet come into their spring green.
There was also a small leafy plant that I got a pic of but couldn't identify. Elongate, deeply lobed green leaves with a light, almost white underside. Some of the leaves were unfolding almost like a fiddlehead fern, with only the white portion visible.
Sorry, I don't remember more. I was pretty much scared out of my wits. I'm no rock climber and I was told it was "just a scramble". Evidently that doesn't mean what I thought.
it's a cool cat. though :) Glad you made it out okay.
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