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Litter Moth

Zanclognatha sp.

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Tan, triangular shaped moth with upturned labial palpi (looks like a funny nose). Vague markings on wings. Several species look very similar and may require dissection to distinguish them from each other.

Habitat:

Suburban. Attracted to a flood light at night.

Reference Links:

Genus Zanclognatha - BugGuide.Net

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