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Horned Spanworm Moth

Nematocampa resistaria

Photo by auntnance123
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

approx. 1 1/4 inches wingspan

Habitat:

spotted on screened porch of riverfront home

Species ID Suggestions

Horned Spanworm Moth

Nematocampa resistaria

Reference Link
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Comments (3)
auntnance123
Yes, Argy, just another 'homely' brown moth--until you catch it in just the right light. And thank you for the ID, bayucca.
bayucca
Geometridae, Ennominae, Cassymini, Nematocampa resistaria. Please, verify! http://bugguide.net/node/view/600363/bgimage
Mark Ridgway
They're amazing patterns Aunt. How fortuitous with light from both sides.

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