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Canadian Melanolophia - Melanolophia canadaria WS: 35 mm. Pale gray FW marked with fragmented lines. Wavy PM line that is double at the midpoint and inner margin, forming two dark patches.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br />
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Canadian Melanolophia - Melanolophia canadaria

WS: 35 mm. Pale gray FW marked with fragmented lines. Wavy PM line that is double at the midpoint and inner margin, forming two dark patches.

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

2021(154)

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"Melanolophia canadaria", the Canadian melanolophia, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1857. It is found in North America from Florida to Nova Scotia, west to Saskatchewan and south to Texas.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 19, 2021. Captured Jul 18, 2021 22:00 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm