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Solidago Root Moth

Grapholita eclipsana

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
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Field Notes

Description:

These two moths were mating on the side of my house and willingly climbed upon my hand. It was amazing to see them walking around in sync, and then resting down in one place, only to move again.

Habitat:

Larvae feed on goldenrod (Solidago sp.)

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Comments (5)
Jacob Gorneau
Haha, Jolly! :-) I think they seemed to mind more about me holding them than me photographing them! Thank you very much Yasser!
Yasser
Awesome moths and awesome comments :)
Jacob Gorneau
;-) haha, all in the name of science! Thank you Chun!
ChunXingWong
You do realize that you are getting your hands dirty, Jacob. LOL

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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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New England Arthropods
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PublishedMay 25, 2013

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