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Many-plumed Moth

Alucita sp.

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Silver moth with some brown spots. About 25 mm wing span.

Habitat:

Oak forest.

Reference Links:

BOLD Systems: Taxonomy Browser

Species ID Suggestions

Many-plumed Moth

Alucita sp.

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
LuisStevens
Thank you Jakubko for the ID, the link and the info.
Jacob Gorneau
A VERY interesting moth! This is a member of Alucitidae, the many-plumed moths. There are 180 species as of 2011, but new ones are being found very rapidly. If I had to guess, I would say, A. montana, but I think a genetic DNA sample would be needed to fully confirm a species. http://bugguide.net/node/view/496633

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PublishedMarch 27, 2013

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