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Green Arches

Anaplectoides prasina

Photo by ianmaton
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Field Notes

Description:

Wingspan 43-53 mm. Forewing mottled bright green mixed with brown and white.

Habitat:

Deciduous woodlands and in bogs

Notes:

My first Green Arches of the year. It's always nice to see these colourful moths return.

Reference Links:

Species Anaplectoides prasina - Green Arches - Hodges#11000 - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (2)
C.Sydes
like many moths they are so beautiful when one looks closely; lovely spotting
PaulDThompson
Wow what colouring. Never seen anything like it!!

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PublishedJuly 25, 2013

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