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Many-dotted Appleworm

Balsa malana

Photo by Fyn Kynd
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

TL: 13-16mm. Peppery ash gray FW has streaky pattern of toothy lines and blackish veins in ST area. Incomplete oblique black median line forks at costa, forming a vague Y-shape. HOSTS: Apple, cherry, elm, pear, and plum.

Habitat:

Attracted to light in open area bordered by mixed woodland.

Reference Links:

Moth Photographers Group – Balsa malana – 9662

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PublishedJuly 20, 2013

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