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Black-crescent Proteoteras - Proteoteras crescentana TL: 8 mm. Brownish gray FW with a thick, black crescent that arcs toward apex. Host: Box elder<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(d) Geotagged,Northern Boxelder Twig Borer Moth,Proteoteras crescentana,Spring,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Black-crescent Proteoteras - Proteoteras crescentana

TL: 8 mm. Brownish gray FW with a thick, black crescent that arcs toward apex. Host: Box elder

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

2021(d)

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The Northern Boxelder Twig Borer Moth

Proteoteras crescentana is a moth in the Family Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths), Subfamily Olethreutinae.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jun 12, 2021. Captured Jun 6, 2021 22:44 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm

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