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Schreckensteinia erythriella WS: ~10 mm. It had impressive spines on its hindlegs! Larvae feed on sumac (Rhus sp.).<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(152) Geotagged,Moth Week 2021,Schreckensteinia,Schreckensteinia erythriella,Schreckensteiniidae,Summer,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Schreckensteinia erythriella

WS: ~10 mm. It had impressive spines on its hindlegs! Larvae feed on sumac (Rhus sp.).

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

2021(152)

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    What do you think is the purpose of those spines? Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Something kinky, no doubt. I imagine they help the moths hold onto each other without shifting while mating...but, that is just a guess ;). Posted 4 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Grip moth is a solid theory. Posted 4 years ago

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The Schreckensteinia erythriella

''Schreckensteinia erythriella'' is a moth of the family Schreckensteiniidae. It is found in north-eastern North America, including and possibly limited to Illinois.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 19, 2021. Captured Jul 18, 2021 21:53 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/83s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm
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