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Common Fungus Moth - Metalectra discalis WS: ~22 mm. Heavily mottled wings; all lines edged with brown bands; black orbicular and reniform spots. Hosts: Fungi. Status: Common.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light in a rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(128) Common Fungus Moth,Geotagged,Metalectra,Metalectra discalis,Summer,United States,erebidae,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Common Fungus Moth - Metalectra discalis

WS: ~22 mm. Heavily mottled wings; all lines edged with brown bands; black orbicular and reniform spots. Hosts: Fungi. Status: Common.

Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light in a rural area

2021(128)

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The Common Fungus Moth

The common fungus moth is a species of moth of the family Erebidae. It is found from Quebec and Wisconsin to Maine, south to Florida, west to Texas and Missouri, north to Ontario.

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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 Jul 6, 2021. Captured Jul 5, 2021 21:51 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm
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