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Owlet Moth

Cryphia sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Small moth about 8mm long with a mottled pattern of gray, white, beige, black and light gray-green.

Habitat:

Attracted to the porch light in Oak Woodland - Chaparral transitional habitat.

Reference Links:

Genus Cryphia - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Watson5
The coloring on this moth is incredible. I'm sure it camouflages nicely on trees making it hard to find. Thank you for sharing this!

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PublishedSeptember 28, 2019

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