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Dwarf Tawny Wave

Cyclophora nanaria

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Description:

Small moth about 12mm across with brown and gray markings in a wavy pattern. It has one white eye on each wing. The ends of the wings are fringed.

Habitat:

Under porch light at night. This species is found throughout most of the US, northern Mexico and the Caribbean.

Reference Links:

Species Cyclophora nanaria - Dwarf Tawny Wave - Hodges#7140 - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJuly 27, 2019

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