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Filbertworm Moth - Cydia latiferreana TL: ~10 mm. FW was orange and tan; Two broad, silvery bands cross median area. Hosts: Beech, filbert, hazelnut, and oak. Status: Common.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a rural area<br /> <br /> 2020(d) Cydia,Cydia latiferreana,Filbertworm moth,Geotagged,Moth,Summer,Tortricidae,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Filbertworm Moth - Cydia latiferreana

TL: ~10 mm. FW was orange and tan; Two broad, silvery bands cross median area. Hosts: Beech, filbert, hazelnut, and oak. Status: Common.

Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a rural area

2020(d)

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The Filbertworm moth

"Cydia latiferreana", the filbertworm moth, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It was formerly separated in a monotypic genus "Melissopus". It is found in most of North America.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Aug 24, 2020. Captured Aug 23, 2020 22:16 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/256s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
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