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The Begger Moth

Eubaphe mendica

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40.8811, -75.587

Field Notes

Description:

Family: Geometridae, Sub-family: Larentiinae. WS 21-30 mm. Semi-translucent yellow FW with a band of light brown spots. Orange accent on edges of wings. Hosts: Maple and violet.

Habitat:

Near meadows and woods. Nocturnal and attracted to light

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
KarenL
How could anyone name such a pretty moth "the Beggar"?
Carol Snow Milne
Excellent and I just got the ID of a moth and it isn't in the Peterson's Guide.
Jacob Gorneau
Awesome! Just found one of these in my house! We are the only ones with this moth on PN!

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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
Photographed
PublishedJuly 16, 2012

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