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Small Engrailed Moth

Ectropis crepuscularia

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Two individuals seen on the same night. Small gray moth with dark and light markings. See link for specifics on patterning. Typical posture at rest for Geometrid Moths.

Habitat:

Suburban. Attracted to a flood light at night.

Reference Links:

Species Ectropis crepuscularia - Small Engrailed - Hodges#6597 - BugGuide.Net

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