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Decorated Owlet (Pangrapta decoralis) at a 365+395nm UV light setup at a mixed forest edge.<br /> Decorated owlet,Geotagged,Pangrapta decoralis,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Decorated Owlet (Pangrapta decoralis)

at a 365+395nm UV light setup at a mixed forest edge.

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  1. View Ernst's profile
    Ernst
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    Flapped one wing a bit to much but still a beautiful moth Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      It's actually in perfect condition, but these moths are known for curving their wings when they are at rest. It makes it more difficult to get a perfect shot, unfortunately! Posted 4 years ago

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The Decorated owlet

''Pangrapta decoralis'', the decorated owlet, is a species of moth in the family Erebidae. The species is found from Alberta to Nova Scotia south to Florida and Texas.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jul 13, 2021. Captured Jul 11, 2021 05:22 in 227 Oakman Rd NE, Oakman, GA 30732, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/22.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO6400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.