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Eyed Paectes Moth

Paectes oculatrix

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Euteliidae (Marathyssas and Paectes) TL: 14-16 mm. Grayish brown FW has whitish patch. Reddish brown abdomen and streaks on wings. Black and white eyelike pattern. Hosts: Poison ivy.

Habitat:

Woodlands with plentiful poison ivy. Comes to light.

Notes:

Night flash/macro

Reference Links:

Eyed Paectes Moth - Paectes oculatrix - Paectes oculatrix - BugGuide.Net

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