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Riley's Clearwing - 2552

Synanthedon rileyana

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Field Notes

Description:

Wasp mimic moth which feeds exclusively on Horse Nettle . First time this species has ever been found in Iowa.

Habitat:

Restored prairie

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Moths of the World
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Nightlife of the Midwest
Mission
Iowan Biodiversity
Mission
Grand River Grasslands Moth Research
Photographed
PublishedOctober 16, 2015

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