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Azalea Leaf Miner - Caloptilia azaleella Tiny moth!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2020(204) Azalea leaf miner,Caloptilia,Caloptilia azaleella,Fall,Geotagged,United States,leaf miner,moth Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Azalea Leaf Miner - Caloptilia azaleella

Tiny moth!

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

2020(204)

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Whoa, and you captured it really well! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks! Posted 4 years ago
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    Flown Kimmerling
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    Lucky girl!! Posted 4 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      I was surprised to see moths at the light considering it's late October! Posted 4 years ago

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The Azalea leaf miner

''Caloptilia azaleella'' is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is endemic to Japan, but has been introduced worldwide, wherever there are ''Azaleas''.

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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 Oct 23, 2020. Captured Oct 23, 2020 07:49 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/197s
  • ISO125
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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