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emerald moth

nemoria sp

Photo by KarenSaxton
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Field Notes

Description:

Light green moth, with brown abdomen. Rests with both wing pairs visible, in a tent shape(see second picture taken from below). About 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 inch across

Notes:

There were several outside by our porch light. This one snuck into the pantry

Species ID Suggestions

Emerald Moth

Nemoria sp.

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Latimeria
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Comments (3)
KarenSaxton
My best guess is N darwiniata - both because of the white antennae and fringe and because of where it has been found and the food plants.
KarenSaxton
They all look a tiny bit different from this one, but thank you, it is obviously a nemoria!
Latimeria
I'm not sure of the species, but BugGuide has some excellent pictures and range maps to look through, so you might be able to find it there!

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PublishedJuly 25, 2011

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