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Banded Olethreutes Moth

Olethreutes fasciatana

Photo by ForestDragon
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Description:

Small moth. Mottled brown/black with a white band in the middle and lighter coloration at the ends of the wings. Small, irregular grey line through the middle of the white band. Bird poop mimic.

Habitat:

Temperate forest.

Reference Links:

Species Olethreutes fasciatana - Banded Olethreutes Moth - Hodges#2823 - BugGui…

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