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Bruce Spanworm Moth

Operophtera bruceata

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Field Notes

Description:

Only about 1 inch from wing to wing (left to right) A very attractive moth, but unknown. I am leaning toward some type of Common Idia Moth (Idia aemula) Tell me what you think.

Habitat:

On my house

Species ID Suggestions

Bruce Spanworm Moth

Operophtera bruceata

Reference Link
MartinL
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Comments (3)
Jacob Gorneau
Please add: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841449
Carol Snow Milne
It was a little high up so difficult to photograph. Thanks so much! :)
MartinL
Your photo is great. I found this site, I wonder if you know it. Your moth is missing the usual pale dots on the forewings. Otherwise a close match. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=8323 Your

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PublishedNovember 25, 2011

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