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Small Phigalia Moth

Phigalia strigataria

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40.8602, -75.5894

Field Notes

Description:

Family: Geometridae, Subfamily: Ennominae. Typical Geometer. A common black and gray moth. Nice line designs. Wingspan: 1.25 inches long (3 cm) Hosts: Elm and other deciduous trees.

Habitat:

Prefers woodlands, but will come to porch light as in this case.

Reference Links:

Geometridae: Phigalia strigataria? - Phigalia strigataria - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Carol Snow Milne
Thanks Argy. My confidence with moth ID hasn't arrived yet, but I really think this is the correct ID. The moth is in good condition.
Mark Ridgway
That's a dapper dude. Sure looks the same as the others in PN http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9860833

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PublishedApril 9, 2013

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