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Beautiful wood nymph

Eudryas grata

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

A moth in the Family Noctuidae (Owlet Moths). A bird-dropping mimicry. Wingspan 35-46 mm.

Habitat:

Attracted to lights in my backyard. Deciduous forest nearby.

Notes:

Larvae feed on leaves of several shrubs, vines: Ampelopsis, Buttonbush, grape, hops, Virginia Creeper.

Reference Links:

Eudryas grata - Wikipedia, Species Eudryas grata - Beautiful Wood-Nymph - Hodges#9301 - BugGuide.Net

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