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Winter Moth

Operophtera brumata

Photo by Machi
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43.601, -70.234

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Description:

Female and male shown here. Females of this genus have vestigial wings, as shown in the first photo. They have all emerged and begun mating this past week, and the yard is positively infested with moths.

Habitat:

Suburban yard next to a dried-up, forested swamp

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