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Bold-feathered Grass Moth - Herpetogramma pertextalis WS: 25-30 cm. Semi-translucent wings with a pattern of scalloped, brown lines. Hosts: Low plants, such as violets.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED moth light in a semi-rural area<br />
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2021(30) Bold-feathered grass moth,Crambidae,Geotagged,Herpetogramma,Herpetogramma pertextalis,Spring,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Bold-feathered Grass Moth - Herpetogramma pertextalis

WS: 25-30 cm. Semi-translucent wings with a pattern of scalloped, brown lines. Hosts: Low plants, such as violets.

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

2021(30)

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''Herpetogramma pertextalis'', the bold-feathered grass moth, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was first described by Julius Lederer in 1863 and is found in North America.

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

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Uploaded Jun 10, 2021. Captured Jun 6, 2021 00:40 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm