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Yellow-winged Oak Leafroller Moth
Argyrotaenia quercifoliana
33.6255, -81.9652
Field Notes
Description:
Moth in the Family Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths). Forewing is a pale yellowish-cream with golden-brown speckling; AM and PM lines brown, oblique, usually complete; longitudinal line near middle of PM line joins subterminal line to form a hollow circle in subterminal area; hindwing white with yellow shading in lower half. Wingspan 16-24 mm.
Habitat:
Range is throughout eastern North America. Habitat is open woods and edges, shrubby areas; adults are nocturnal and come to light. This one was photographed at a porch light in Edgefield County, SC.
Notes:
Hodges#3623. Per BAMONA, this spotting is a new species record for Edgefield County, SC.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJune 23, 2013
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