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Grass-veneer Moth

Crambus sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Long, narrow, gold moth with white stripe along the sides of the wings. The snout is long and tapered. It was about 3/4 inch long.

Habitat:

Attracted to porch light in the backyard.

Reference Links:

Genus Crambus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LuckyLogan
Looks like a veneer moth to me. I didn't see one that looked quite like this though http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/fast.php?plate=12.2&sort=h

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PublishedJuly 25, 2014

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