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Armored Hystrichophora (Hystrichophora loricana)Observer
smwhiteDescription
This moth was originally discovered right here near Dayton, Ohio in 1880. I'm glad they're still around! Found on its host plant, scurf pea.
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Leadplant Flower Moth (Schinia lucens)Observer
mossman13Description
At blacklight after dark in bluff prairie/savanna.
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Native Bryony (Diplocyclos palmatus)Observer
roddywardDescription
Diplocyclos palmatus winter form
C.N.16913. Ripe fruit, diameter 16-20mm. Seeds with fleshy outer testa. Winter form of dry leaves, stem and tendrilsSandra #1693
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Dotted Leaftier Moth (Psilocorsis reflexella)Observer
jimbrightonDescription
Attracted to black light. Acer saccharum dominated hardwood forest.
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Helen and Mormon Swallowtails (Subgenus Menelaides)Observer
goofykoPlace
Missing Location
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Pink-spotted Swallowtail (Heraclides rogeri ssp. pharnaces)Observer
osse123Place
Av. Paseo de la Reforma 126, Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11580 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico (Google, OSM)
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Genus HypsosingaObserver
becksnycDescription
Came in with the mail. Although I don't see a black tail, in every other way it looks like this species that is all over our yard.
Also submitted to BG:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/2347978
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Pale Gray Bird-dropping Moth (Antaeotricha leucillana)Observer
becksnycDescription
8.5mm
Not on BG in WV, so submitted: https://bugguide.net/node/view/2316232
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Genus EpiblemaObserver
becksnycDescription
Submitted to BG:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/2316171
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E. strenuana?
Nearly identical observed in Florida here:
https://leps.fieldguide.ai/figure/5d769ac4748e5b1c6b214b0b/detail?category=55c0df6191201b69b6c698e7
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Acer Sect. Rubra (Section Rubra)Observer
becksnycDescription
The line of darker marks, where branches were cut? The straight line seems unnatural, specific to this genus?
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rosymaplemoths4Description
Seen on pine planks of a raised bed (from Greenes Fence Co.). ID confirmed by Frans Janssens.
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Milbert's Tortoiseshell (Aglais milberti)Observer
thegreenjayDescription
It was on a buttonbush flower.
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jcabbottDescription
Olethreutes fagigemmeana - Hodges#2809 (Olethreutes fagigemmeana)
United States: Alabama: Tuscaloosa Co.
Tulip Tree Hollow off Echola Rd.; Elrod
26-May-2016
J.C. Abbott #2820 & K.K. Abbott
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Kauri Leafminer (Acrocercops leucocyma)Observer
stephen_thorpeDescription
Locality: NEW ZEALAND AK, Auckland Central, University of Auckland City Campus (Old Government House vic.)
Habitat: Agathis australis. On foliage of a tree heavily infested with leaf mines, at about 1840 hrs.
Identification: Acrocercops leucocyma (Meyrick, 1889).
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Garden Apple Slender (Callisto denticulella)Observer
philip_schafferDescription
Over the right eye.
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Genus AclerisObserver
carol-in-maineDescription
One of two early Acleris at porch light. Maybe A. celiana or A. hastiana. Chestnut color with mottled whitish AM band.
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Macarostola miniellaObserver
stephen_thorpeDescription
Oakley Creek Walkway. On a swamp maire (planted by the creek). Plenty of signs of larval development on the plant.
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hkmothsDescription
Insecta: Lepidoptera
Limacodidae
Griseothosea fasciata
Tai Yeung Che, Lam Tsuen Valley, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong.
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Slender Ant-mimic Jumping Spider (Synemosyna formica)Observer
tshahanDescription
on red painted gate
