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Pale Phalaenostola - Phalaenostola metonalis TL: ~12 mm. Sandy brown FW with brown median band. Wavy ST lines merges with apical dash. Reniform spot is a small, crescent. Very long, divergent labial palps. Host: Dead leaves, dandelion, and lettuce.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area.<br /> <br /> 2021(82) Erebidae,Geotagged,Phalaenostola,Phalaenostola metonalis,Spring,Tufted snout,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Pale Phalaenostola - Phalaenostola metonalis

TL: ~12 mm. Sandy brown FW with brown median band. Wavy ST lines merges with apical dash. Reniform spot is a small, crescent. Very long, divergent labial palps. Host: Dead leaves, dandelion, and lettuce.

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

2021(82)

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    Calbost Niel
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    The Jimmy Durante of moths Posted 4 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Haha! Or, Pinocchio. Posted 4 years ago

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The Tufted snout

The pale phalaenostola, tufted snout or pale epidelta is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found from British Columbia to Newfoundland, south to North Carolina, west to Missouri.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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Uploaded Jun 25, 2021. Captured Jun 12, 2021 00:57 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm

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