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Angled Wave Moth

Scopula ancellata

Photo by ianmaton
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A light tan geometrid with well defined dark crosslines and discal spots

Habitat:

Mixedwood and coniferous forests

Notes:

This photograph was taken by Keith Sharkey at small mothing event staged in my backyard.

Reference Links:

Moth Photographers Group – Scopula ancellata – 7162

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
SusanEllison
Ian: can you help ID this?: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/17742067

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PublishedJuly 30, 2012

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