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I⁠daea aversata

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

The wingspan of this moth is 26-31 mm. Two distinct forms occur of this species. This form has a dark band across all four wings, whereas the non-banded form only has narrow cross-lines https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1241589307

Habitat:

Resting on the wall in a front porch.

Notes:

Norwegian name: V⁠inkelengmåler

Reference Links:

Idaea aversata (Linnaeus, 1758)

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Comments (2)
John B.
That moth is a real beauty, Arne.

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