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Watermilfoil Leafcutter Moth

Parapoynx allionealis

Photo by AshleyT
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A small, white moth that has a long, pointed abdomen. The wings have feathery edges and have brown patterning on them.

Habitat:

Porch light at a building in the forest.

Species ID Suggestions

Watermilfoil Leafcutter Moth

Parapoynx allionealis

Comments (1)

I've not seen this variation before, but this seems to be the most possible species. I would verify the ID.

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