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Moonseed moth

Plusiodonta compressipalpis

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

A smallish moth with gold and purple swirls. The wingspan is 25–33 mm.

Habitat:

Spotted on my backyard fence. Attracted to light. Mixed woods nearby.

Reference Links:

Plusiodonta compressipalpis - Wikipedia, Species Plusiodonta compressipalpis - Moonseed Moth - Hodges#8534 - BugGuide.Net

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