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Common fungus moth

Metalectra discalis

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

Small geometer moth.

Habitat:

Semi rural.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Fungus Moth

Metalectra discalis

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (3)
KarenL
Thank you for confirming Jacob's suggestion Todd.
KarenL
Hmmm, both species have been spotted in TN but neither within 200 miles of here http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Metalectra-quadrisignata http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Metalectra-discalis . I'm favoring Metalectra quadrisignata as looking the closest - what do you think Jacob?
Jacob Gorneau
Please verify! Metalectra sp. for sure, Metalectra quadrisignata is also a very similar species!! http://bugguide.net/node/view/29607/bgimage

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PublishedJune 9, 2013

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