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Solidago Root Moth

Grapholita eclipsana

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A very small moth, only about 5-7 mm in length with beautiful green eyes and intricate markings. The second photo looks like a smiley face. When observed flying, one can see white underwings.

Habitat:

Larvae feed on the root of Goldenrod (Solidago sp.)

Notes:

A lifer!

Reference Links:

Tiny Moth - Grapholita eclipsana - BugGuide.Net

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