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Moth - Ostrinia penitalis? *Tentative ID<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(45)<br /> <br /> Geotagged,Ostrinia penitalis,Spring,United States,crambidae,moth Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Moth - Ostrinia penitalis?

*Tentative ID

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

2021(45)

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Ostrinia penitalis? Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Could be! That's definitely a better match. Thanks :) Posted 4 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Welcome! Posted 4 years ago

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The American Lotus Borer

''Ostrinia penitalis'', the American lotus borer, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1876. It is found from Mexico, through Central America to Amazonas, Brazil. It is also found in North America, where it has been recorded from Quebec to British Columbia and most of the United States.

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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 12, 2021. Captured Jun 6, 2021 22:42 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm

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