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Live Oak Metria Moth

Metria amella

Photo by momsavang
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Field Notes

Description:

Grey and black moth with almost a skull shape in the center of its back. Maybe 1-1.5 in wingtip to wingtip.

Habitat:

Drawn to outdoor lights. Columbus ga

Reference Links:

Metria amella - Wikipedia, Live Oak Metria Moth Metria amella (Guenée, 1852) | Butterflies and Moths of No…

Species ID Suggestions

Live Oak Metria Moth

Metria amella

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Robert Emond
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Robert Emond
You're welcome. Love the skull looking pattern

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PublishedJune 6, 2022

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