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Arched Hooktip Moth

Deprana arcuata

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Depranidae. Wingspan: 27-40 mm. A common hooktip moth. Rusty-edged ST line on hooked light tan-orange FW curves toward apex. Reniform spot is two black dots. Hosts: Alder and birch.

Habitat:

Yards and woodlands. Comes to light. (On front window near front porch light)

Reference Links:

Drepana arcuata - Arched Hooktip Moth -- Discover Life

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