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Porcelain Gray Moth

Protoboarmia porcelaria

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Grayish-brown moth with approximately 1.5 inch wingspan.

Habitat:

Spotted near a light in a semi-rural area. There were several moths that looked very similar - all resting under a light.

Notes:

Thanks to ForestDragon for the ID!

Reference Links:

Species Protoboarmia porcelaria - Porcelain Gray - Hodges#6598 - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Porcelain Gray Moth

Protoboarmia porcelaria

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ForestDragon
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