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Common Looper Moth

Autographa precationis

Photo by ConorSheaWing
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Field Notes

Description:

Shiny gold patches on wings with two small white dots, overall brown. Thorax has a large ridge with a smaller ridge behind it. About half an inch.

Habitat:

Seen on wall attracted by light.

Notes:

I've seen this moth before I just don't know what it's called.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Looper Moth

Autographa precationis

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (1)
Jacob Gorneau
Lafontaine and Poole state that A. precationis has a thin line around the reniform spot (a spot only partially visible, right behind/below the circular white dot), while Chrysodeixis includens doesn't have this spot. Chrysodeixis includens: http://bugguide.net/node/view/718865/bgimage

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Global Flight
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Moths of the World
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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Creatures of Pennsylvania

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PublishedJuly 25, 2013

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