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Pink-washed Leafroller Moth

Metendothenia separatana

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Small moth. Dark upper 2/3 of wings and head, light/white on lower 1/3 of wings (probably a bird poo mimic).

Habitat:

Semi-rural yard. Attracted to lights at night.

Notes:

One of two different species of Tortricid who were hanging out near each other.

Reference Links:

Moth Photographers Group – Metendothenia separatana – 2860

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Jacob Gorneau
Awesome! Congratulations on the first species documentation!
ForestDragon
Updated ID. Appears to be the first representative of this species on PN!

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PublishedApril 18, 2013

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