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Black-patched Clepsis Moth - Clepsis melaleucana TL: ~12 mm. Shiny white FW with brown shading along inner margin; dark subapical patch. Hosts: Apple, Trillium. Status: Common<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(27) Black-patched Clepsis Moth,Clepsis,Clepsis melaleucana,Geotagged,Spring,Tortricidae,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Black-patched Clepsis Moth - Clepsis melaleucana

TL: ~12 mm. Shiny white FW with brown shading along inner margin; dark subapical patch. Hosts: Apple, Trillium. Status: Common

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

2021(27)

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The Black-patched Clepsis Moth

''Clepsis melaleucana'', the black-patched clepsis, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America from Alberta to Newfoundland, south to North Carolina and Missouri.

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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 Jun 9, 2021. Captured Jun 6, 2021 00:38 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm

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