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Green Cloverworm Moth

Hypena scabra

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Smaller moth. Triangular shape at rest with ridges on wings. Prominent "snout". Predominantly brown with some darker markings.

Habitat:

Suburban yard.

Notes:

Sorry for poor quality photo. It stayed long enough for one shot on my phone (didn't have my camera with me).

Reference Links:

Species Hypena scabra - Green Cloverworm Moth - Hodges#8465 - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Green Cloverworm

Hypena scabra

Reference Link
Fyn Kynd
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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
These Green Cloverworm moths are going to be the death of me!! Why can't I identify these guys when I see them?! LOL! Thanks Fyn!

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PublishedAugust 2, 2013

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