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Brown-shaded Gray Moth

Iridopsis defectaria

Photo by KenCheeks
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown and gray moth that resembles bird excrement. Larval hosts listed as oaks, poplars, sweet cherry, and willows

Habitat:

Southeastern United States. This one was photographed in Edgefield County, SC.

Notes:

Attracted to porch light at the edge of a southern deciduous forest.

Reference Links:

Species Iridopsis defectaria - Brown-shaded Gray Moth - Hodges#6586 - BugGuide…

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Mark Ridgway
Nice geometrid Ken - good find. Some common names are next to useless though don't you think.
HemaShah
Ken,can you check the Id on this? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/15891018

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PublishedFebruary 24, 2013

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