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Common Looper Moth

Autographa precationis

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

There was a metallic sheen on some parts of the wings. It had dramatic ridges on its back shaped like a saddle

Habitat:

Found inside our house. Suburban neighborhood near a dried-up, forested swamp

Reference Links:

Species Autographa precationis - Common Looper Moth - Hodges#8908 - BugGuide.Net

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