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Noctuid Moth

Autoplusia egenoides

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

This moth was on the roof rafter of my front porch. It looks like there is a hole in the top of the wings, but I believe it is just black coloring.

Habitat:

Urban house front porch roof rafter.

Notes:

http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/sighting_details/698182

Reference Links:

Autoplusia, Species Autoplusia egenoides - Hodges#8893 - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
misako
Species confirmed as Autoplusia egenoides: http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/sighting_details/698182
misako
Thank you for the ID NuwanChathuranga!
NuwanChathuranga
Noctuid Moth Similer looking moths in genus "Chrysodeixis" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysodeixis

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PublishedFebruary 18, 2012

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