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Chinquapin Leafminer

Dyseriocrania griseocapitella

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Field Notes

Description:

Came to lights.

Habitat:

Rich mesic woods, edge of field

Notes:

Perry County, Monroe Township Ohio

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Leuba Ridgway
That's a little beauty ! you've obviously got the best aspects - well done.
DianePlatcoBrooks
Yes this is a very small moth with many different looks, depending on the angle of the light hitting it. It could look solid black.
philipmarkheath2
Looks like a small moth. Many of these micros are real jewels when seen magnified. This one is exquisite.

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PublishedJune 3, 2018

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