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Common Tan Wave

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Width: 15 mm. Pale tan wings with faint, scalloped lines as markings. The diffuse median line is the most noticeable marking. Subterminal line is lined with tiny, black dots.

Habitat:

Attracted to a moth light on a rainy night in a rural area

Reference Links:

Species Pleuroprucha insulsaria - Common Tan Wave - Hodges#7132 - BugGuide.Net

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