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Painted Lichen Moth

Hypoprepia fucosa

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Erebidae, Subfamily: Arctiinae, Tribe: Lithosiini. TL: 16 mm. Resembles Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth, but FW has wide yellow border and shading along central veins tinged red in ST area. Thorax has reddish stripes and collar. Hosts: Lichen and moss.

Habitat:

Woodlands

Notes:

And moth friend (unknown). Came to pond light next to woods.

Reference Links:

Species Hypoprepia fucosa - Painted Lichen Moth - Hodges#8090 - BugGuide.Net

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