Clover Looper Moth
Caenurgina crassiuscula
40.8684, -75.608
Field Notes
Description:
Family: Erebidae, Subfamily: Erebinae. (Underwings, Zales and Related Owlets) A common owlet moth seen during the day and night. TL 17-22 mm. FW is variably tan to grayish brown. Brown AM and PM bands converge at inner margin. Hosts: Mostly legumes, also variety of grasses and herbaceous plants. Adult feeds on same.
Habitat:
Meadow, fields, lawns.
Notes:
Very common moth in my area. Have seen it often flying about my meadow or coming to my porch light. I found this hanging onto a plant in the middle of the backyard. Night flash photo.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 22, 2013
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