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Tufted Apple Bud Moth

Platynota idaeusalis

Photo by ForestDragon
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large Tortricid Moth (but fairly small moth in general). Wings appear somewhat humped and often have small tufts of scales that stick up. National Moth Week 2017.

Habitat:

Suburban yard. Attracted to a porch light.

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