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Bad-wing Moth

Dyspteris abortivaria

Photo by tomk3886
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Field Notes

Description:

Blue-green moth with disproportionally large forewings.

Habitat:

Found on a blade of saint augustine grass in our yard.

Notes:

The only species in this genus.

Reference Links:

Dyspteris - Wikipedia

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