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Green Leuconycta Moth

Leuconycta diphteroides

Photo by mary.gallo.m
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Description:

Green Leuconycta Moth. Also known as the Green Owlet. Found in fields in the eastern half of North America. Larval feeds on ragweed. Flies May - September. A common moth. A green moth with white markings and black blotches on either side of the wings.

Habitat:

This moth was on the camper in the back yard.

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