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Setaceous Hebrew Character - Xestia c-nigrum TL: ~15 mm. Similar to Xestia dolosa, except that Xestia c-nigrum has a shorter FW length. Also, the AM line is straighter in Xestia c-nigrum and more scalloped in Xestia dolosa. Hosts: Low plants, crops, and grasses. Status: Common.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm light in a semi-rural area<br />
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2021(7) Geotagged,Noctuidae,Setaceous Hebrew Character,Spring,United States,Xestia,Xestia c-nigrum,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Setaceous Hebrew Character - Xestia c-nigrum

TL: ~15 mm. Similar to Xestia dolosa, except that Xestia c-nigrum has a shorter FW length. Also, the AM line is straighter in Xestia c-nigrum and more scalloped in Xestia dolosa. Hosts: Low plants, crops, and grasses. Status: Common.

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

2021(7)

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The setaceous Hebrew character is a moth of the family Noctuidae.It is found in the Palearctic ecozone.

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

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Uploaded Jun 6, 2021. Captured Jun 5, 2021 23:03 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm