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Gown Moth

Holocryptis phasianura

Photo by Leuba Ridgway
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This fascinating moth had a wing span of 20 mm. It looks like a loose gown with what appears to be folded or pleated forewings and exposed narrow hind wings. Both wings show diffuse bands of brown and striking blue-grey patches.

Habitat:

Attracted to garden lights on a warm night.

Notes:

Not able to find much information on this moth.

Family: Erebidae <br> Subfamily: Acontiinae

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