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Dot-and-Dash Swordgrass Moth

Xylena curvimacula

Photo by ianmaton
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This moth is a "hibernator" so is often one the first macro moths to be seen in spring. It has ochre and gray-brown forewing with complex pattern of looped lines, long black basal dash, black orbicular spot, and curved reniform spot.

Habitat:

Common and widely distributed throughout much of North America in moist forest and riparian habitats.

Notes:

This was my first backyard macro moth of 2013...

Reference Links:

PNW Moths | Xylena curvimacula

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