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Burdock Borer Moth

Papaipema cataphracta

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Description:

Family: Noctuidae, Subfamily: Noctuinae. Tribes: Apameini and Arzamini) Borer Moth. Total length: 18 mm. Golden FW has violet brown bands in AM and ST areas. Basal area and all spots are golden with dark outlines. Hosts: Low plants including aster, burdock, corn and iris to name a few. Came to porch light.

Habitat:

Meadows, fields, yards. Comes to light.

Reference Links:

Moth Photographers Group – Papaipema cataphracta – 9466

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