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Geometrid Moth

Hemeroplanis incusalis

Photo by JoshuaGSmith
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Porch light

Species ID Suggestions

Geometrid Moth

Hemeroplanis incusalis

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Jacob Gorneau
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Jacob Gorneau
Although I could not find an image that looks exactly like yours, this species is described as extremely variable and the antemedial line (sometimes abbreviated as AM line) in your moth bends diagonally to the inner margin of the forewing, suggesting H. incusalis. See discussion here: http://bugguide.net/node/view/650203/bgimage

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