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Lorquin's Angle

Macaria lorquinaria

Photo by Brian38
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47.3096, -122.318

Field Notes

Description:

A moth with a silvery metallic look and distinctive markings. Wingspan about 26-27 mm.

Habitat:

Spotted in backyard. Attracted to a sugar and fruit solution and lights.

Notes:

Larvae feed on leaves of alder, birch, willow, Grand Fir, and Douglas-fir.

Reference Links:

Species Macaria lorquinaria - Lorquin's Angle - Hodges#6324 - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Geometrid moth

Digrammia sp.

Reference Link
Saturniidae27
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Comments (2)
Brian38
Updated spotting. Thank you Saturniidae27 for the ID. I believe the species in the reference is correct.

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PublishedJuly 27, 2017

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