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Chalky Bird Dropping Moth

Acontia cretata

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Field Notes

Description:

White, brown and yellow moth that mimics a bird dropping. This moth was 1.5 cm long and crawled on my finger.

Habitat:

Under porch light in the backyard. "Widespread throughout southern and central United States, as far north as extreme southern Saskatchewan, Canada and south into Mexico."

Reference Links:

Species Acontia cretata - Chalky Bird Dropping Moth - Hodges#9161 - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedApril 7, 2014

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