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American lotus borer

Ostrinia penitalis

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Light brown to golden brown with distinctive patterns on wings. The wingspan is about 21 mm.

Habitat:

Spotted on my backyard fence. Attracted to light. Mixed woods nearby.

Reference Links:

Ostrinia penitalis - Wikipedia

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