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Red-headed Inchworm - Macaria bisignata WS: ~25 mm. Wings were tan with speckling; postmedial dark spot near middle of wing and dark spots along costa; head was orange.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light; semi-rural area<br />
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2021(15) Geometridae,Geotagged,Macaria,Macaria bisignata,Red-headed Inchworm,Spring,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Red-headed Inchworm - Macaria bisignata

WS: ~25 mm. Wings were tan with speckling; postmedial dark spot near middle of wing and dark spots along costa; head was orange.

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

2021(15)

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''Macaria bisignata'', the redheaded inchworm, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found from Newfoundland to Georgia, west to Arizona, north to Ontario.

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 23:26 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm