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Maple Caloptilia Moth - Caloptilia bimaculatella TL: ~ 5mm. Shiny, dark purplish FW with two yellow triangles. Host: Maple<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to 365 and 395 nm LED lights in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(131) Caloptilia,Caloptilia bimaculatella,Geotagged,Gracillariidae,Maple Caloptilia Moth,Summer,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Maple Caloptilia Moth - Caloptilia bimaculatella

TL: ~ 5mm. Shiny, dark purplish FW with two yellow triangles. Host: Maple

Habitat: Attracted to 365 and 395 nm LED lights in a semi-rural area

2021(131)

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    Calbost Niel
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    Ginger Rogers would have been pleased with those legs Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      She would have had competition for sure. Fred Astaire would have swooned if he saw this moth's gams. Posted 4 years ago

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The Maple Caloptilia Moth

''Caloptilia bimaculatella'' is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Canada 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 Jul 7, 2021. Captured Jul 6, 2021 23:25 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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